Wache Dzong

Wache Dzong
Basic information
Location Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Geographic coordinates 27°28′30″N 89°53′50″E / 27.47500°N 89.89722°E / 27.47500; 89.89722Coordinates: 27°28′30″N 89°53′50″E / 27.47500°N 89.89722°E / 27.47500; 89.89722
Founder 13th century

Wache Dzong is a dzong in Bjena Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. The dzong was built in the 13th century by descendants of Sangdag Garton, son of Phajo Drugum Zhigpo. Reconstruction works for the dzong was started in 2011 by Khenpo Dorji and was later consecrated by the Je Khenpo on 7 January 2015.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "His Holiness consecrates Wache Dzong". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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