15.Thimphu dzongkhag

i.Tashi Choe Dzong

It was first constructed in 1216 A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa

Dzong

ii.Simtokha dzong

Built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, this is the first dzong to provide administrative facilities and serves as the home of institute for Language and Culture Studies.

dzong

iii.National Memorial Chorten

It was built in 1974 in memory of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Chotren

iv.Dochula

It was built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk in June in 2004.It was built in honor of the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck who was fourth 'Druk Gyalpo.

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