Gasa Dzong

Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong
Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°54′14″N 89°43′39″E / 27.90389°N 89.72750°E / 27.90389; 89.72750
Country Bhutan
Elevation 9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Time zone UTC+6 (BTT)

Not to be confused with: Gasa, Bhutan or Gasa District

Gasa Dzong or Gasa Tashi Tongmön Dzong near Gasa is the administrative center of Gasa Dzongkhag (district) in the northwestern region of Bhutan. The Dzong was built in the 17th century by Tenzin Drukdra the second Druk Desi over the site of a meditation place established by Drubthob Terkungpa in the 13th century. The Dzong was constructed as a bulwark against attacks from the north and named Tashi Tongmön Dzong. It was later expanded by the fourth Desi, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye.[1]

In January 2008 Gasa Dzong was badly damaged by fire.[2]

Coordinates: 27°55′N 89°41′E / 27.917°N 89.683°E / 27.917; 89.683

Sources

  • Lopen Kunzang Thinley; Khenpo Rigzin Wangchuck; Karma Wangdi; Sonam Tenzin (2008). Seeds of Faith: a comprehensive guide to the sacred places of Bhutan, Volume 1. Thimphu: KMT Press. pp. 298–301. ISBN 9993622427.

References

  1. ↑ Lopen Kunzang Thinley: 2008, p.300
  2. ↑ Needrup Zangpo (25 January 2008). "History ablaze in Gasa". Bhutan Observer. Thimphu. Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 2009-10-30.


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