This Dzong is also known as ‘the fortress of the white birds’ and it was initially built as a monastery in 1549. The Dzong is now used as administrative centre for Bumthang valley and houses the regional monk body. 

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It is a sacred monastery built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. It is one of the 108 monasteries built by him to subdue evil spirits in the Himalayan region.

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It is another sacred monastery which comprises three temples. All the three temples are maid differently and these temples are surrounded by a wall with 108 choetens.

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