Tashi Chho Dzong

fortress, Bhutan

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Tashi Chho Dzong is a significant fortress and monastery located in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. This structure, a prime example of traditional Bhutanese architecture, has been modernized to accommodate the offices of the royal government. It is situated in the western-central part of the country, nestled in the Himalayas at an elevation of approximately 7,000 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The fortress was designated the official seat of government in 1962.1

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Tashi Chho dzong (fortress, or castle), the traditional fortified monastery that has been remodeled and extended to house the offices of the royal government, is one of the finest specimens of traditional Bhutanese architecture. Terraced fields around the royal palace indicate the high priority given…
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Tashi Chho dzong (fortress, or castle), the traditional fortified monastery that has been remodeled and extended to house the offices of the royal government, is one of the finest specimens of traditional Bhutanese architecture. Terraced fields around the royal palace indicate the high priority given…
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