Gasa Dzong

The white stone fortress stands at 2,850 meters elevation in northwestern Bhutan, featuring traditional architecture with thick walls and multiple courtyards.

Tenzin Drukdra, the second Druk Desi, constructed this administrative center in the 1640s at a location where Tibetan saint Terkhungpa previously meditated.

The fortress houses both administrative offices and religious structures, following the traditional dual system of governance in Bhutanese architecture.

The fortress underwent major restoration works after a fire in 2008 damaged significant portions of its structure and numerous historical artifacts.

A lake called La Tsho sits below the fortress, where according to local accounts, Gomo, the guardian spirit, emerged as a snake to protect against Tibetan attacks.

Elevation above the sea: 2,850 m

GPS coordinates: 27.90378,89.72756

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:28