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Trashiyangtse Dzong

Trashiyangtse Dzong is built on a ridge past which the Dongdi chu flows. Terton Pema Lingpa built the dzong in the 15th century when he came across the ruins of the old Dongdi Dzong. The utse’s main relic is a statue of Chuchizey (Avaloketshvara). It was renovated in 1975. Other relics include a statue of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, Guru Padmasambhava, Lord Budhha, etc. Trashiyangtse Dzong was renovated and sanctified by His Holiness the Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Choeda in 2005.

Destinations

Bhutan is divided into 20 districts known as Dzongkhags, popular ones among tourists being Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha and Bumthang. Regardless, each place offers its own unique experience to the traveler visiting Bhutan.

Thimphu

The Kingdom’s capital city is home to approximately 100,000 inhabitants including the Royal family.

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Paro

Paro valley extends from the confluence of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom up to Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North.

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Punakha

Punakha Dzongkhag has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. Punakha Dzong has one of the most majestic structures in the country.

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Haa

Located in South West of Paro and covering an area of roughly 1706 sq. km, Haa is one of the smallest Dzongkhag in the country.

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Bumthang

This region that spans from 2,600-4,500 m is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of its oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries.

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Trashiyangtse

One of the newest dzongkhags in the country, Trashi yangtse was established as a distinct district in 1992 and spans 1,437 sq. km of subtropical and alpine forests.

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Zhemgang

Zhemgang is a region blessed with incredibly rich biodiversity. Its lush forests are home to 22 endangered animal species including the Golden Langur.

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Gasa

Gasa, the northernmost district of the country adjoins the districts of Punakha, Thimphu and Wangdue Phodrang and with Tibet to its north.

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