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Trashi Yangtse Dzong
Tashi Wangmo • September 8, 2020
Tashi Yangtse Dzong or the Fortress of Auspicious Fortune
The Tashi Yangtse Dzong or the Fortress of Auspicious Fortune is one of the oldest Dzongs dating back to the 9th century and stands perched on a stiff ridge rising from the confluence of Dongdi Chhu overlooking the entire valley. Over the centuries the Dzong was rebuilt numerous times by prominent saints and Chief Abbots. The Dzong is home to many sacred relics, including ‘spoken’ statues of Chuchizhey and Jampelyang, God of Compassion and Wisdom respectively believed to have flown in from Tibet. The Dzong played an important role in maintaining the security of the country since Trashi Yangtse shares borders with Tibet in the North and India to the East.
Through this undisturbed tropical, sub-tropical and Alpine regions of virgin forests, waterfalls and lakes, highland nomadic villages, undisturbed nature and views of the Greater Himalayas and Snow Capped Peaks, Bhutan offers some of the best trekking experiences all year round.
The view from there is the panoramic sight of almost all the tallest Himalayan Mountain of Bhutan like majestic Gangkar Puensum, formidable Table Mountain and Tiger Mountain. As it is located at the top, the view of the Himalayan ranges is better than anywhere in the area, even as compared to famous Dochula Pass.
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Clinging on a huge rock towards the north end of the Tang valley lies the Thowa Drak Hermitage just like the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. From the valley or road point it is a stiff 3 hours hike uphill through the serene and peaceful forest. Sweeping views of the Tang valley and the landscape can be enjoyed along the way with a bird’s eye view from the main site.
A quick visit to the Swiss Cheese Factory and Brewery is a refreshing alternative after visiting many temples and religious sites in the Bumthang valley. The Factory was started in the late 1960’s by a Swiss national Mr Fritz Maurer who visited Bhutan and settled in Bumthang.