Tashi cho Dzong

Tashichho Dzong, also known as the Fortress of the Glorious Religion, is a stunning Buddhist monastery and fortress located on the northern edge of Thimphu, Bhutan. It has served as the seat of Bhutan's government since 1968 and houses the throne room and offices of the King2. Originally built in 1216, the dzong has undergone multiple reconstructions due to fires and earthquakes. It is a major attraction, especially during the annual Thimphu Tshechu Festival2. You can find more details here.

1 Tashichho Dzong holds immense historical significance as a key political and religious center in Bhutan. Originally built in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanapa, it was later taken over by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1641, who established it as the main seat of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu school of Buddhism. Over the centuries, the dzong has been rebuilt multiple times due to fires and earthquakes, with the most recent reconstruction completed in 1968 under King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Today, it serves as the seat of Bhutan's king office and government office and the summer residence of the monastic body, symbolizing Bhutan’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.