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Tashichho Dzong Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan Last Updated: 08/05/2022 |
| Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress. In 1641 Zhabdrung built the Tashicho Dzong (Fortress of the auspicious religion) in place of the Dho Ngon (Blue stone) Dzong built by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. In 1698, the dzong caught fire and was restored. | |
| The dzong caught fire for a second time during the reign of the 16th Desi and 13th Je Khenpo. In 1869, the dzong once again caught fire. His Majesty the Second King initiated the renovation of the Dzong in 1962. Today, Trashichho dzong houses the secretariat, throne room, and offices of the King of Bhutan. The northern portion is the Je Khenpo and Central Monk Body’s residence. | |
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Thimphu Place » City Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan, a small country located in the eastern Himalayas of South Asia. Thimphu is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and is surrounded by mountains and forests. It has a population of around 120,000 people and is the political, economic, and cultural center of Bhutan. 100 views 💖 1Bhutan |
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Chagri Dorjeden Monastery Place » Temple Chari Dorjeden or Chari Monastery was the first monastery established in Bhutan by Chamgon Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (1594-1651) in 1620 when he was 27 years old. It is located 14km north of Thimphu city at the altitude of 2850 meters above the sea level. 446 views 💖 221 Norzin Lam 2, Thimphu, Bhutan |