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Also known as 'fortress of the glorious religion', it was initially built in 1641 and later renovated to its present form by the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1965. The Dzong houses main secretariat building and it also has the throne room of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan
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This Stupa was built in 1974 in the memory of Bhutan's thrid King. His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
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Five miles from Thimphu is the semtokha Dzong standing on a lofty ridge. Built in 1627, the oldest Dzong in the country, it now houses the School for Buddhist studies.
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The history of Bhutan lies imprinted in arhaic texts, which are preserved at the National Library. Besides thousands of manuscripts and in archived texts.Tthe library also has modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags. |
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This school teaches the techniques of traditional thangkha paintings. On a visit, one can see students at work producing intricate design on cloth.
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Folk Heritage Museum |
Established in year 2001, it provides a deep insight into classical Bhutanese rural lifestyle by displaying original artifacts |
Textile Museum |
Established in year 2001, it displays Bhutan's finest woven embroidery and applique textiles along with age old production techniques like weaving, dyeing and spinning. |
Handicrafts Emporium |
There are various Handicrafts Emporiums in town displaying a wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products |
