About Bumthang Jakar Dzong Jakar Dzong or Jakar Yugyal Dzong is the dzong or fortress of the Bumthang District in central Bhutan. It is located on a ridge above Jakar town in the Chamkhar valley of Bumthang. It is built on the site of an earlier temple established by the…
Wangdue Phodrang
Brief History of Wangdue Phodrang The Wangdue Phodrang Dzong (Wangdi) was founded by the Zhabdrung in 1638 atop a high ridge between the Punak Tsang Chhu and the Dang Chhu, clearly chosen for its commanding view of the valleys below. Wangdi is important in the history of Bhutan because in…
Punakha Dzong
About Punakha Dzong Punakha Dzongkhag is situated in western Bhutan, bordered by Gasa to the north, Thimphu to the west and Wangduephodrang to the east and south. The Dzongkhag is located at an altitude ranging from 1100-2500 m above sea level. Until 1955, Punakha served as the winter capital of…
Paro Dzong
Rinpung Dzong, Paro Overview One of the finest examples of architecture, the Rinpung Dzong, also known as the Paro Dzong, has a very spiritual environment. Beautifully lit-up at night, the dzong has many illustrations portraying the life of Buddha. A hike to the top of the fortress welcomes you with…
Thimphu Dzong
Brief History of Tashichho Dzong The Tashichho Dzong, the biggest architecture in Thimphu, stands for the long-lasting history as well as the thriving Buddhist cultural heritage of the country. The dzong is located on the northern edge of the capital city, next to the bank of the Wang Chu River.…
Paro Taktsang
The legend of Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) evolved form 747 AD when Guru Padmasmbhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) chose a cave on a sheer rock face to meditate and, assuming a wrathful form, Guru Dorji Drolo, astride a tigress to subdue the evil spirits in the locality. Farflung Paro Taktsang…