Wangdue Dzong
Wangdue Dzong
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Peter R
Dartford, UK1,367 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
The Dzong is a short drive from Punakha on a hill overlooking the combined Mother and Father rivers. The Dzong was severely damaged in a fire in 2012, which destroyed much of the building but thankfully many of the important relics were saved. The Dzong has now been rebuilt and restored to its former glory an amazing place to spend an hour or so visiting.
Written October 30, 2023
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Plan H
Hyderabad, India171 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Wangdue Phodrang is an important gateway to the far flung districts of Eastern Bhutan. The dzong perched on a ridge overlooking the Punatsangchu and Dangchu rivers was built in 1639. As the name speaks the dzong of Wangdue held a powerful position during pre-monarchy days.
Written July 28, 2014
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Thimphu, Bhutan524 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong sits strategically at the confluence of the Punatsangchhu and Dangchhu rivers in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan. Its location provides both natural beauty and defensive advantages.
Written April 1, 2024
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Wanderyoga
Bengaluru, India60 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
This Dzong was burnt our during an electricity accident few years back. Still restoration in progress. There was nothing much to see. It is kind of remains of the dzong.
Written December 3, 2014
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vidhusagar
chennI1,281 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
Most of the Dzong has been burnt down in a fire and is in the process of being reconstructed. It must have been spectacular before it was engulfed in fire during 2012. A four century old architectural wonder the Dzong is situated in the confluence of two rivers and has a peculiar cacti fence all around. Today it may not be worth a visit and the ruins can be viewed from several spots during your drive.
Written May 14, 2014
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B T
New York City, NY9 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
Wangdue Dzong was burned to the ground a few months back due to some electrical problem during renovation. There is nothing to see at this point except ruins, and all the administrative offices have been moved to nearby Bajo town. It will be years before the dzong is rebuilt.
Wangdue Tshechu (festival) is supposed to be this September; it is still unclear if and where the tschechu will be held this year.
Wangdue Tshechu (festival) is supposed to be this September; it is still unclear if and where the tschechu will be held this year.
Written September 1, 2012
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FL360
Como, Australia427 contributions
Oct 2011 • Solo
From afar this Dzong may not look as impressive as inside, however once you entered the Dzong you will be impressed and surprised by the building in the inside courtyard. The wooden roof together with the ancient authentic strong made floors created a post card image of what it is like 100-200 years ago. Together with the monks and people there in authentic (Gho for men) and Kira (for ladies) , you will feel that you just entered a time tunnel and went to a hidden world un-affected by outside world far far away....
Written November 17, 2011
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Zagora
Columbia, Maryland144 contributions
Apr 2011 • Friends
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong was built in 1638 atop a high hill above Puna river to control the roads between the mountainous Western Bhutan and the valleys of the Central. It consists of monastic and administrative sections according to the tradition. The artwork is great, dating from the last repair after a fire in 1837, historically authentic. Currently there is restoration and reinforcement under way with financial help from India.
Written October 21, 2011
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mikeej99
Santa Barbara, CA133 contributions
May 2019
A very majestic Dzong/fortress temple complex. We were there in May 2010. Flowers were in full bloom and the grounds were stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend 3 hours to walk the grounds and visit the shrines. The setting is idyllic like something out of a storybook.
Written February 17, 2020
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Sharif_Islam1603
27 contributions
Dec 2019
Amazing place and very close to the largest hanging bridge in Bhutan. It would take about an hour for the sightseeing of the Dzong and would cost 300 ngultrum for SAARC countries.
Written December 15, 2019
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