Is a large Drukpa Kagyu Buddhist monastery and fortress in Paro District. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. Some scenes in the 1993 film Little Buddha were filmed in this Dzong.
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Front: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk February 21, 1980
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The Punakha Dzong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637-38. It is the winter home of Bhutan's Central Monk Body led by the Je Khenpo. In 1987, the dzong was partially destroyed by fire.
The fifth Dragon King of Bhutan and head of the Wangchuck dynasty.He became king on 14 December 2006, and was officially crowned on 6 November 2008. At age 28, Khesar is currently the world's youngest monarch and head of state. Khesar is the eldest son of the fourth.
Taktshang is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. Completed in 1692,
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Five miles outside Thimphu city stands the 17th century fortress, Simtokha Dzong. Built in 1627, it is the first of many dzongs built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It was built to guard the two approaches, from southwest and east, as Shabdrung worked to establish stability and control during his early years of governance. It saw its share of action even during the civil war until 19th century. Until recently it housed the School of Language and Cultural Studies, which has since expanded beyond the dzong's capacity and moved on the slope above. It now houses a monastic school. The main temple of the dzong contains huge statues of Buddha Sakyamuni and eight Arhats. The temple is surrounded with finest examples of slate carving from outside.
