Monuments in Bhutan

Must See Rinpung Dzong Heritage, Nature

Famous for: Rinpung Dzong- The Fortress of the Heap of Jewels

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Rinpung Dzong, which means “the fortress of the heap of jewels” was constructed in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Nagoyaz, the first religious and earthly ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong house...

Must See Tango Goemba Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Monastery

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This monastery was founded by Lama gyalwa Lhanangpa in the 12th century and the present edifice was constructed in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Madman’, Lama Drukpa Kunley. In 161...

Must See Trongsa Dzong Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty

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Like almost all townships in the realm, this Dzong architecture dominates the entire Trongsa horizon dwarfing the neighbouring buildings. Constructed in 1648, it was the seat of power over centr...

Must See Phuentsholing Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Phuentsholing- Point of Entry, Architechtures

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Phuentsholing is the point of entry for travellers arriving by bus from Kolkata and Siliguriand the town functions mostly as a place where Bhutanese and Indians do business. The a...