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Punakha Dzong.

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  The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang, is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second-largest dzong in bhutan and one of its most majestic structure. The dzong is part of the drukpa lineage of the kagyu school of tibetan buddhism in Bhutan. It is the second oldest and most majestic dzong in Bhutan built at the orders of Ngawang Namgyal. It is a six-storied structure with a central tower or  utse  at an average elevation of 1,200 m (3,900 ft) with a scenic, mountainous background. The materials used in building the Dzong consisted of compacted earth, stones and timber in doors and windows. The dzong was constructed as an "embodiment of Buddhist values" and was one of the 16 dzongs built by the Zhabdrung during his rule from 1594 to 1651. The dzong measures 180 m (590 ft) in length with a width of 72 m (236 ft) and has three 
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Facts about the Statue of Buddha.

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  Great Buddha Dordenma  is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze   and gilded in gold. The Great Buddha Dordenma is sited amidst the ruins of   Kuensel Phodrang , the palace of   Sherab Wangchuk , the thirteenth  druk desi , overlooking the southern approach to  thimphu , the capital of Bhutan. Construction began in 2006 and was planned to finish in October 2010, however construction did not conclude until 25 September 2015. The completed work is one of the largest    Buddha rupas  in the world, at 169 feet (52 m) and contains 100,000 8-inch-tall and 25,000 12-inch-tall gilded bronze Buddhas. The statue was constructed at a cost of US$47 million by Aerosun Corporation of Nanjing, China, which was sponsored by Rinchen Peter Teo a Singaporean businessma
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The most interesting historical places in Bhutan.

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Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.     Taktsang Palphug Monastery, Punakha Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Chele La Pass, Buddha Dordenma Statue, Dochula Pass, Tashichho Dzong, Phobjikha Valley, National Museum, Jigme Dorji National Park, Tashichho Dzongand,Simtokha Dzong, Tango Buddhist Institute and many more   Domche is the annual festival held at the Dzong, which is largely attended by people from all villages and far places of the district.   The   ranghung   "self-created" image of   Avalokitesvara   enshrined in the   utse   of the dzong (brought by the Zhabdrung from Tibet) is displayed during the festival. During this five-d
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Top most places you should visit in Bhutan.

 Taktsang Monastery Thimphu Paro Bumthang Valley Phobjikha and Gangtey Valley Haa Valley Punakha Perched high up on a cliff side overlooking the green Paro valley, Paro Taktsang is a small Buddhist monastery and a cultural icon of Bhutan. The temple complex was built in 1692, around the most famous of the thirteen "tiger lair" caves in which Guru Padmasambhava--also known as the Second Buddha--had meditated in the 8th century. Getting to this sacred site requires a bit of uphill trekking, but it is well worth the effort. Take your time to soak in the serene atmosphere of the place while you admire its refined architecture, decorative murals, and many sculptures. To v isit Paro Taktsang and other attractions in Paro. . The culture of bhutan  is fully reflected in Thimphu in literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, and dance, and in the media. tshechu  is an important festival when mask dances, popularly known as 
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Historical places in Bhutan.

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 " Hello everyone! My name is Indra kumar ghalley and I'm pursuing my higher studies. I'm originally from Bhutan, but I currently live in Panjab. I'm really passionate about exploring my country and especially in this blog I'll be doing about the historical and holly places in Bhutan.       
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