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Gasa monastery or dzong with valley background

Gangteng Monastery, Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, of the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism, located in the Wangdue Phodrang District. The Royal Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, mountainous country in the Himalayas known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes, ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, all of which are popular trekking destinations. Most famous landmark is Paro Taktsang monastery or Tiger’s Nest, clinging to precipitous cliffs above Paro Valley. Its Capital is Thimphu

Rinchengang, Thimphu region, Bhutan: located across the Puna Tsang Chhu river from Wangdue Phodrang / Wangdi, along the Punakha- Bumthang highway - a cluster of old traditional rammed-earth buildings etched against the hill-side. The village is known for having its houses built close to each other,

Entrance stairs of the temple inside Punakha Dzong monastery in Punakha, West Bhutan, Asia

Golden rice field under Rinpung Dzong in Paro City during a cloudy morning. Taken during October.

Men walking near the wall of the Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan -

Paro Rinpung Dzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress, on a hill above a river Paro Chu near to the city Paro

Traditional Bhutanese Dzong significant cultural and historical landmark in Bhutan

Spectators in colorful traditional clothing are watching dancers performing in the courtyard of the Gasa dzong at the once a year Gasa Tshechu

Traditional Bhutanese style building decorated with carved wood, Bhutan Architecture

$Paro, Bhutan: Rinpung Dzong / Paro Dzong watchtower ('utse'), with high inward sloping walls - large Buddhist monastery and fortress - triple 'nyimchu rabsel' open balcony, consists of a timber\nframe structure with multiple windows and panels that cantilevers from the wall - the red band around the external walls marks the structure as a sacred religious place, it is called a Keymar - Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.$

Exterior of Trashigang dzong monastery in Trashigang, Eastern Bhutan, Bhutan, Asia

Rinpung Dzong known as to as Paro Dzong, is a large dzong Buddhist monastery and fortress

$The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang (meaning \$

Entrance gate and bridge leading to the red door of the Iron Bridge Maker's temple; Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Back side view of Rinpung Dzong or Paro Dzong In Paro Bhutan

Simtokha Dzong is the oldest dzong (fortress-monastery) in Bhutan and is a significant historical monument and former Buddhist monastery, today housing a Dzongkha language learning institutes and is also a popular tourist attraction near Paro. The Royal Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, mountainous country in the Himalayas known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes, ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, all of which are popular trekking destinations. Most famous landmark is Paro Taktsang monastery or Tiger’s Nest, clinging to precipitous cliffs above Paro Valley. Its Capital is Thimphu

Entrance to the bridge leading to the Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Paro, Bhutan: Ta Dzong, a watchtower fortress built in 1649, under the rule of the second Druk Desi, Ngoenpa Tenzin Dugda, it served as the watchtower of the Rinpung dzong, protecting from from Tibetan and Indian invasions. Ta dzong has an unusual structure within Bhutanese architecture, as it has a circular floor plan. The materials used in its construction include stone and wood. Although no nails were used, the structure was robust, having survived two earthquakes. The building has walls two and a half meters thick and seven stories high, in addition to an underground passageway that connected to the river to guarantee the water supply in times of war.

Courtyard of Trongsa Dzong monastery, Bhutan, Asia

Rinpung Dzong

Girl walking in front of an at Pemayangtse Monastery in Pelling, Sikkim

Farming life in Bhutan, the traditional way of farming and living

Traditional Bhutanese architecture along with carved wooden window- Paro dzong Paro Bhutan

Rinpung Dzong or Paro Dzong Fortress, Paro, Bhutan. The Royal Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, mountainous country in the Himalayas known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes, ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, all of which are popular trekking destinations. Most famous landmark is Paro Taktsang monastery or Tiger’s Nest, clinging to precipitous cliffs above Paro Valley. Its Capital is Thimphu

Bhutan, Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong above

Thimpu, Bhutan - April 24, 2008: Three male monk students look out the balcony at at Tango Goemba Monastery; the residence of reincarnated Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye; Buddist college

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