07
Mar
Trongsa Dzong
Built in 1648, it was the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan. Both the first and second kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient...
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07
Mar
Trongsa Ta Dzong
This watchtower, which once guarded Trongsa Dzong from internal rebellion, stands on a promontory above the town. It was built by Chogyal Minjur Tempa, the 1st Governor of...
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07
Mar
Chendebji Chorten
En route to Trongsa is Chendebji Chorten, patterned on Kathmandu’s Swayambhunath Stupa, with eyes painted at the four cardinal points. It was built in the 18th century by...
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07
Mar
Thruepang Palace
This two storied simple palace situated just above the highway in town is the birth place of our Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It was here that on...
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