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.
Koma Tshachu, a Hot Spring of Guru Rinpoche at the base of Ney Rinchen Dzong
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.
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.
Gasa Tshachu, a Hot Spring that cures 13 different Diseases
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.
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.
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.










