• ...western Bhutan and to defend himself from both the internal foes and external enemies he started constructing Dzongs, beginning with the Simtokha Dzong.
  • ...Bhutan.[1] The Simtokha is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the Bhutanese capital of Thimphu.[2][3]The location of the Dzong has a huge importance.
  • As the oldest surviving dzong in Bhutan, Simtokha Dzong played a crucial role in consolidating the newly unified kingdom in the 17th century.
  • Simtokha Dzong is the first dzong built in Bhutan during the 17th century which is still intact in its original state. There were dzongs in Bhutan built as early as...
  • The Simtokha Dzong is one of the first Dzongs built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1629 and is said to be the first Dzong in Bhutan whose entire structure...
  • The foundation of Simtokha Dzong was laid in early 17th century 1629 under the commandment of Zabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan.
  • “Happiness is a place.” ― Bhutan. ... majestic Simtokha Dzong, a captivating sanctuary nestled just six kilometers south of Thimphu, the vibrant capital of Bhutan.
  • Buddhist monks in deep study at Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan. How to reach there: Simtokha Dzong is about 6 kilometers from Thimphu’s city center.
  • Simtokha Dzong stands at a strategic point at the entrance to the Thimphu valley. ... Visiting Bhutan in winter, particularly in December
  • Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan - Discover our guide to all the attractions, places of interest, and must-see events in Bhutan.
  • It is often said to be the first dzong built in Bhutan. ... The Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the country now houses the School for Buddhist studies.
  • Simtokha Dzong is the first fortress built in Bhutan. ... amazing of bhutan Simtokha Dzong also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang is a small dzong.
  • Simtokha Dzong constructed in 1627 is the pioneer of the dzongs built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyelto strengthen his domain in western Bhutan and to...