Changangkha Lhakhang

National Memorial Chhorten Thimphu

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The Memorial Stupa Thimphu also known as the Thimphu Chorten is a stupa in Thimphu Bhutan located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital.

Punakha Dzong

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- built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952.

Buddhist University

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Royal Takin Preserve

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Motithang Takin Preserve located in the Motithang district of Thimphu Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for takin the national animal of Bhutan. Originally a mini-zoo it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free.

Tashichho Dzong

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Tashichhoedzong is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimphu in Bhutan on the western bank of the Wang Chu.