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Wangdue Phodrang (Tibetan: དབང་འདུས་ཕོ་བྲང་, Dzongkha 'Wangdi Phodr'a [1]) is a town and capital (dzongkhag thromde) of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is located in Thedtsho Gewog .
Being one of the largest Dzongkhangs (District) of Bhutan, Wangdue Phodrang has everything from monasteries and temple to wildlife and rustic villages. The reason why the region is different as compared to others is that it is very diverse in terms of subtropical forests in the south to cold, snowy areas in the north.
Wangdue Phodrang District (Dzongkha: དབང་འདུས་ཕོ་བྲང་རྫོང་ཁག་; Wylie: Dbang-'dus Pho-brang rdzong-khag; previously spelled "Wangdi Phodrang") is a Thromde and dzongkhag (district) of central Bhutan. This is also the name of the dzong (built in 1638) which dominates the district.
Sep 27, 2024 · The Dzongkhag Administration, Wangdue Phodrang is please to notify the following Bidding Announcement of Gyalsung Academy, Khotokha. View All Performance Agreement
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is a historic fortress located in the Wangdue Phodrang District of central Bhutan. Built in 1638 by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan, this dzong (fortress) sits majestically on a ridge overlooking the convergence of the Punakha Chu and Dang Chu rivers. Its strategic location made it a critical defense ...
Jun 13, 2024 · Wangdue Phodrang, a picturesque town and capital of Wangdue Phodrang district in central Bhutan. The word “wangdue” means unification of Country, and “Phodrang” means Palace in Dzongkha. Often overshadowed by more popular destinations, Wangdue Phodrang remains a hidden gem, waiting to be explored.
Wangdue Phodrang valley is on the way to Gangtey and is the last town before entering central Bhutan. Punakha valley and Wangdue Phodrang town are just 14 Kilometers apart. It is a small town with a prominent landmark, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong which sits on a hillock.
Perched atop a hill, commanding a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Punak Tsang Chhu and Dang Chhu rivers, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong stands as the most prominent landmark of the town. Founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1638, this fortress-monastery holds significant historical significance in the annals of Bhutan.
Wangdue Phodrang, a vast district of Bhutan, attracts travelers with its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and abundant wildlife. From serene valleys to historic monasteries, this enchanting region has something for every wanderer.
Wangdue Phodrang is the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan and is 76 km away from Thimphu. The town is little more than an enlarged village. The dzong is the town’s most visible feature & a major tourist attraction. It was was built in 1638 by the 1st Shabdrung.
