Druk Wangyal Chortens, the 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.
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.
Zhemgang Dzong, the Symbol of Unification of Khengrig Namsum
Zhemgang Dzong or Druk Dechen Yangtse Dzong is a fortress built by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in Bhutan to mark the unification of Khengrig Namsum in 1655.
Gasa Dzong, the Fortress that defended against Northern Invasions
Gasa Dzong, also known as Gasa Tashi Thongmon Dzong is one of the 16 dzongs built by the Zhabdrung to commemorate the victories over the Tibetans in 1646.
Talo Monastery, the Seat of Zhabdrung’s Successive Mind Incarnations
Talo Monastery, also known as Talo Sangngak Choling Dzong, is a three-story monastery built in 1767 by Chogtul Jigme Singye as a replica of the Samye monastery.