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.
Punakha Dromche, the Festival that Re-enacts a 17th-Century Battle between Bhutan and Tibet
Punakha Dromche or Drubchen is a unique festival in Bhutan that commemorates the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan armies by re-enacting a 17th-century battle.
Dhur Tshachu, a Hot Spring revealed by Guru Menlha in Bumthang
Dhur Tshachu, also known as Dur hot spring, is a hot spring revealed by Guru Menlha in Bumthang, renowned for its medicinal value to cure many diseases.
Chorten Kora, a Stupa that Connects Bhutan and Mon Tawang
Chorten Kora is a Buddhist stupa in Trashiyangtse, Bhutan built by Lama Ngawang Lodro in 1740 AD. The stupa is modeled after the famous Boudha Stupa in Nepal.
Tharpaling Monastery, a Temple on the Land of Liberation with a Phallus
Tharpaling Monastery is a Nyingma monastery complex located in the land of liberation in Chumey founded by Longchenpa in the 14th century.
10 Famous Temples in Bhutan You Must Visit
The 10 Famous Temples in Bhutan You Must Visit are the monasteries of Taktsang and Tango, Chimi lhakhang and Dokhuchu goenpa.
Kharbandi Monastery, a Temple on the Precious Hill in Phuentsholing
Kharbandi Monastery, also known as Rinchending Goemba, is a Buddhist monastery in Phuntsholing built in 1967 by the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choden.
Punakha Dzong, the Palace of Great Bliss on the Heaped Jewel
Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dechen Phodrang is the second oldest and second largest fortress built by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637.
Gelephu Tshachu, a Hot Spring that cures Illnesses and gives Glowing Skin
Gelephu Tshachu is a hot spring in Gelephu known for its miraculous healing power and properties, inaugurated by the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1962.