4.5
Forts & citadels
Simtokha Dzong
Thimphu, Bhutan
Simtokha Dzong, built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, is Bhutan's oldest fortress. Conceived as a strategic military point and monastic school, its white walls and colorful murals stand out in the scenic Thimphu landscapes.
Good to know
- Best months
- Sep–Nov
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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