Simtokha Dzong, the First Fortress built by Zhabdrung in Bhutan
Simtokha Dzong, also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang, is the first dzong built by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in Bhutan in 1629 to fulfill a prophecy.
Prakhar Lhakhang, the Temple built by White Monkeys in Bumthang
Prakhar Lhakhang, also known as Trakar Lhakhang, is a temple and a mansion founded by Tenpe Nyima, with the help of white monkeys in 16th century in Bumthang.
Khambalung Ney Tshachu, a Hot Spring of Guru Rinpoche, revealed by Pema Lingpa
Khambalung Ney Tshachu, also known as Khempa-Jong Nye Tshachu, is the most sacred hot spring in Lhuentse, blessed by Guru Rinpoche and revealed by Pema Lingpa.
Jakar Dzong, the Fortress of White Bird in Bumthang
Jakar Dzong, also known as Jakar Yugyal Dzong, the ‘Fortress of White Bird’, was founded by Ngagi Wangchuk in 1549 on a hill in the Chamkhar Valley of Bumthang.
Sangye Migyur Ling Lhakhang, a Replica of Milarepa Tower in Phuentsholing
Sangye Migyur Ling Lhakhang, also known as Mila Serkhar Guthog Lhakhang or Milarepa Tower, is a nine-story tower dedicated to Milarepa in Bhutan
Lhakhang Karpo, the White Temple of Ap Chundu in Haa Valley
Lhakhang Karpo, also known as the “White Temple”, is a one-story temple founded by Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE to subdue a demoness in the Haa Valley.
Thangbi Lhakhang, the Temple on a Site Resembling a Garuda
Thangbi Lhakhang is a two-story temple founded by the 4th Shamar Rinpoche according to the prophecy of Karmapa to spread Buddhism in Bumthang in 1470.
Gangtey Monastery, the Temple of Secret Mantra Prophesied by Pema Lingpa
Gangtey Monastery is a four-story temple founded by the first Gangteng Tulku, Pema Thinley in 1613 on a hill in Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag
Tamzhing Lhakhang, the Temple of Good Message of Pema Lingpa
Tamzhing Lhakhang, meaning the “temple of good message”, is a small single-story temple founded by Pema Lingpa in 1501 in Chokhor Valley of Bumthang.
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, the Fortress of Glorious Unification
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, also known as Druk Khamsum Wangdue Choeki Dzong, is a fortress built by the Zhabdrung in 1638 on a hill resembling a sleeping elephant.