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Punakha Dzong (Old Palace)

Places strategically at junction of two rivers(Pho chu & Mochu), it was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.

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Kurje Lhakhang (Popular Lhakhang in Bhutan: Bumthang)

The Name came to known as (Kurje) meaning-imprint of body(Guru Rinpoche) and at present lhakhang remains as blessed & historical site.

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Dochula (Druk Wangayel Chorten)

Dochula is the place where you can have super view of Eastern & North Himalayas on clear day and 108 stupas built on the hill by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.

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Paro Taktshang (In 809 where Guru Rinpoche Meditiate)

The Cave was named (Taktshang) after Guru Rinpoche flew into the cave from (Kurtoe singye Dzong) in Eastern Bhutan riding on tigress.

History
Bhutan's early history is steeped in Buddhist folklore and mythology; it features tremendous deeds and beings with supernatural powers. It's said that a saint who had the ability to appear in eight different forms, one of them being Guru Rinpoche, visited Bhutan on a flying tiger and left the imprint of his body and his hat on rocks. In the 12th century, the Drukpa Kagyupa school was established and remains the dominant form of Buddhism in Bhutan today.
Bhutan is the only countries which have been independent throughout their history, never conquered, occupied, or governed by an outside power.From the time historical records are clear, Bhutan has continuously and successfully defended its sovereignty.
The country was first unified in 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. After arriving in Bhutan from Tibet he consolidated his power, defeated three Tibetan invasions and established a comprehensive system of law and governance. His system of rule eroded after his death and the country fell into in-fighting and civil war between the various local rulers. This continued until the Trongsa Poenlop Ugyen Wangchuck was able to gain control and with the support of the people establish himself as Bhutan's first hereditary King in 1907. His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck became the first Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) and set up the Wangchuck Dynasty that still rules today.
In 2008 Bhutan enacted its Constitution and converted to a democracy in order to better safeguard the rights of its citizens. Later in November of the same year, the currently reigning 5th Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was crowned.

Tentative Festival Dates 2024

Tshechu is a religious festival meaning "tenth day" held annually in various temples, monasteries and dzongs throughout the country. The Tshechu is a religious event celebrated on tenth day of a month of the lunar calendar corresponding to the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). However the exact month of the Tshechu varies from place to place and temple to temple. Tshechus are grand events where entire communities come together to witness religious mask dances, receive blessings and socialize.

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