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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Tashichho Dzong, also known as Thimphu Dzong, is the center of Bhutan’s capital that houses the king’s throne room and offices.
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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.
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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.
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Gasa Tshachu is a hot spring believed to cure 13 different diseases known as Neyrig Chusum situated at an elevation of 2100 meters in Gasa Dzongkhag.
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