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.
Phajoding Monastery, the Temple of Doctrine on the Vulture Peak
Phajoding Monastery is a Buddhist institute founded by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in the 13th century at an altitude of 4,000 meters overlooking Thimphu City.
Druk Wangditse Lhakhang, the Temple on the Peak of Conquest
Druk Wangditse Lhakhang, also known as Zabden Lhundrubtse Dzong, is a 3-story fortress-temple founded by Druk Rabgye in 1715 CE as his residence.
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 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.
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.
The 4 Sacred Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche Entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo
The 4 sacred cliffs of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo are Dechen Draphu, Gomdra, Thujidra and Tshechudra which are part of twelve meditation sites