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Explore Tashi Chho Dzong in Bhutan
Tashi Chho Dzong in the region of Bhutan (general) is a town in Bhutan close to Thimphu , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tashi Chho Dzong is now 12:46 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Thimphu " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Dhaka, Trongsa, Daga, Paro, and Dotanang. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Dhaka . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Tashi Chho Dzong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video ..
Traditional paper making in Bhutan
Traditional paper making in Thimphu, Bhutan ..
Wind Horse Bhutan Tours, Treks & travel services
Bhutan office of Wind Horse Tours, Treks & Expeditions located in Thimphu Bhutan. A leading outfitter of tours, treks and special interest trips to Bhutan. www.windhorsetours.com ..
Second day of the Thimphu Tsechu, Bhutan
Thimphu Tsechu in Bhutan ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Dzongkha Development Commission
The Dzongkha Development Commission (རྫོང་ཁ་གོང་འཕེལ་ལྷན་ཚོགས), also called the DDC, is the pre-eminent body on matters pertaining to the Dzongkha language. The DDC was officially established in 1986 by Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the fourth king of Bhutan, to preserve and promote the use of Dzongkha as the national language of Bhutan. The DDC offices are now located in the Kawajangtsa area of Thimphu, close to the National Library of Bhutan and the Ministry of Education.
Located at 27.48 89.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
National Library of Bhutan
The National Library of Bhutan (NLB), Thimphu, Bhutan was established in 1967 for the purpose of "preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan. It is located in the Kawajangtsa area of Thimphu, above the Royal Thimphu Golf Course, near the Bhutan Folk Heritage Museum and The National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Arts and Crafts).
Located at 27.48 89.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Institute of Traditional Medicine Services (Bhutan)
The Institute of Traditional Medicine Services is based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, located on a hilltop above the Traditional Arts Center and the National Library. The Institute supplies traditional medicines and medical services, trains doctors, and conducts research on traditional medicinal plants to identify the ingredients and develop new products. The Institute has a library dating back to around 1616, when Tibetan Buddhism was introduced to Bhutan.
Located at 27.48 89.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tashichho Dzong
Tashichhoedzong བཀྲ་ཤིས་ཆོས་རྫོང is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimpu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu. It has traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or "Dharma Raja"), the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907, and summer capital of the country.
Located at 27.49 89.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs
The Bhutanese Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs is the government ministry within the Lhengye Zhungtshog (Council of Ministers) which oversees law and order; the civil administration; immigration services; the issuance of citizenship documents, and other related documents; the delivery of services by local governments; and the preservation, promotion, development, and protection of the culture and heritage of Bhutan.
Located at 27.49 89.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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