National Memorial Chorten, the Stupa representing Buddha’s Mind
National Memorial Chorten is a memorial stupa built by Ashi Phuntsho Choden in 1973, in memory of the third king His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Druk Choeding Lhakhang, the first Residence of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Paro
Druk Choeding Lhakhang, also known as Tshongdoe Temple or Tshongdoe Naktshang, is a two-story temple built by Ngawang Chhogyal in Paro Tshongdue town in 1525.
Druk Wangyal Chortens, 108 Memorial Stupas at Dochula Pass
Druk Wangyal Chortens are 108 memorial stupas built on the Dochula Pass by Ashi Dorji Wangmo in 2003 to commemorate Bhutan’s victory against indian insurgents.
Dechenphu Lhakhang, an Abode of Geynyen, the Protective Deity of Bhutan
Dechenphu Lhakhang, or Dechenphu Geynyen Neykhang, is the abode of Geynyen Jagpa Melen, the powerful deity of Bhutan, founded by Dampa in the 12th century.
Pangri Zampa Monastery, a Temple near the Bridge on an Abandoned Ridge
Pangri Zampa Monastery, a College of Astrology, is a temple founded by Ngawang Chogyal in the 16th century, which later became the home of Zhabdrung Rinpoche
Cheri Monastery, the first Seat of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Bhutan
Cheri Monastery, also called Chagri Dorjeden Monastery, is the first monastery in Bhutan founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1620 on the face of Iron Hill.
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal: A Buddhist Warrior, Unifier, and Founder of Bhutan
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, also known as Zhabdrung Rinpoche, was a Tibetan spiritual master of the Drukpa Lineage who came to Bhutan in 1616 and unified Bhutan.
Tashichho Dzong, a Fortress at the Site of Blue Stone Dzong
Tashichho Dzong, also known as Thimphu Dzong, is the center of Bhutan's capital that houses the king's throne room and offices.
Koma Tshachu, a Hot Spring of Guru Rinpoche at the base of Ney Rinchen Dzong
Koma Tshachu is a hot spring blessed by Guru Rinpoche in Punakha located at an altitude of 1839 meters famous for healing broken bones and joints.
Paro Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels
Paro Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a huge fortress built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal for defense against the Tibetan invasions in 1646.