Punakha Dzong Punakha Valley Bhutan

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Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong or Punakha Dzong was built in 1637-38. It is the winter home of Bhutan's Central Monastic Body . The Dzong houses the most sacred relics of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu buddhist school.

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Location: Punakha Dzong Punakha Valley Bhutan
Photo credit: © Dennis Stone / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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