- 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...
- I visited this dzong on the way out of Thimphu and am glad that I chose to go there. ... Libraries in Thimphu. Things to do near Simtokha Dzong.
- Dive into the rich history and architectural beauty of Simtokha Dzong, Thimphu's oldest fortress, a cornerstone of Bhutanese culture and tradition.
- Simtokha Dzong or castle monastery also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang. ... Simtokha Dzong Thimphu Prayer Wheel.
- Situated in the southern region of Thimphu, Simtokha Dzong is the first structure of its kind to be built in Bhutan.
- 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…
- Overlooking the entire Thimphu valley, the Simtokha Dzong is located 5kms south of central Thimphu.
- Simtokha-dzong was one of the first. ... How to get there? The Great Temple of Simptokha-Dzong is located 5 km from Thimphu .
- Simtokha Dzong in Thimphu, The name Simtokha literally means “Atop a Demon” and the legend associated with the dzong’s construction.
- Simtokha Dzong is one of the most popular tourist places in Thimphu, Bhutan and is surrounded by interesting myths & legends.
- Situated in the southern region of Thimphu Simtokha Dzong is the first structure of its kind to be built in Bhutan. Simtokha Dzong is one of the few monuments...
- The present site where Simtokha Dzong stands is the boundary between three western regions: Sha (Wangduephodrang), Wang (Thimphu) and Pa (Paro).
- Simtokha is about 5 km south of Thimphu on the road to Paro and Phuentsholing. ... It is often said to be the first dzong built in Bhutan.
