- Address: Chagchen Lam Street, Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan
- Foundation date: 13th century
- Confession: Buddhism
- Working time: from 17-30 to 18-30
Tashicho-dzong is a former monastery, and now the seat of the government of Bhutan in Thimphu, the capital of the country. As an administrative building, Tashicho-dzong remains the religious center of the city.
Architecture
The fort is built in traditional Bhutanese style: massive white walls with red edging, carved wooden shutters and balconies, flat roofs of Chinese pagodas - all this creates a sense of rigor, succinctness, reliability inherent in Buddhism. Once inside, remember the tranquility: slowly examine the courtyards, temples and chapels (there are about 30 of them), pay attention to the interior painting of the walls, telling religious stories.
Due to its administrative function, Tashicho Dzong in Bhutan is under strict protection: all gadgets are scanned before the pass. However, tourists are allowed to take pictures, though at certain venues. Most likely, you will be asked to remove shawls and stoles - also for security reasons.
How to get there?
The fortress is located on the northern outskirts of the city, on the west bank of the Wong Chu River, opposite the Palace. Unlike other institutions, dzong is open for visiting for one hour from 17-30 to 18-30.
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