Dochula Pass, 108 chortens From Thimphu to Punakha, Bhutan

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Dochula Pass with 108 chortens, was built by the present Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Indian militants and to liberate the souls of the soldiers lost. Punakha Dzong – Built in 1637, the dzong continues to be the winter home for the clergy, headed by the Chief Abbott, the Je Khenpo. It is a stunning example of Bhutanese architecture, sitting at the fork of two rivers, portraying the image of a medieval city from a distance. The dzong was destroyed by fire and glacial floods over the years but has been carefully restored and is, today, a fine example of Bhutanese craftsmanship.

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Size: 4928px × 3280px
Location: Dochula Pass, Bhutan
Photo credit: © Rune Johansen / Alamy / Afripics
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