Bhutan Druk Yul Wangdue Phodrang Region

Wangdue Phodrang District is a dzongkhag of central Bhutan. This is also the name of the dzong (built in 1638) which dominates the district, and the name of the small market town outside the gates of the dzong. The name is said to have been given by the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south. The word "wangdue" means unification of Country, and "Phodrang" means Palace in Dzongkha.

	Chimi Lhakhang Temple		Wangdue
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