- Simtokha Dzong is supposed to be the First Dzong of Bhutan built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel who unified the whole country.
- Simtokha Dzong Bhutan occupies a key strategic location in the Thimphu valley and guards the entrance to the adjoining valleys leading to Dochu La and...
- Simtokha Dzong ('dzong' means "castle-monastery") also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: "Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret...
- Overlooking the entire Thimphu valley, the Simtokha Dzong is located 5kms south of central Thimphu.
- Dzong Simtokha is located 5 km south of Thimphu on the way to Paro.
- The present site where Simtokha Dzong stands is the boundary between three western regions: Sha (Wangduephodrang), Wang (Thimphu) and Pa (Paro).
- Simtokha Dzong also known as Sangkak Zabdhon Phodrang is a quaint fortress like monastery of Thimphu Bhutan.
- Plan Your Transportation: Since Simtokha Dzong is just 5 kilometers from Thimphu, plan your transportation accordingly.
- About 5km south of Thimphu on the old road to Paro and Phuentsholing, the handsomely proportioned Simtokha Dzong was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang...
- Simtokha Dzong, known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang (Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras), is located approximately five kilometers south of...
- Simtokha Dzong stands as a captivating testament to Bhutanese history and culture, nestled in the serene surroundings of Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city.
- The Simtokha Dzong is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Bhutan, and gets that beauty both by its inspiring architecture and its impressive location.
- 1. Tour the Dzong: Simtokha Dzong is one of the most impressive sights in Thimphu, and it’s worth taking the time to explore the fortress.
