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News channel or source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/bhutan/travel-guide/wangdue-phodrang-drong/is53840323.cms
Published on: Thursday 01 September 2016
Founded by Zhabdrung in 1638, Wangdue holds historical importance for Bhutan since it was the country's second capital in the early days. It is located on the top of a high ridge between the Punak Tsa ...
News Bhutan » Wangdue Phodrang » History: Bhutan's Wangdue Phodrang temple to be rebuilt after fire
News channel or source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-18593623.amp
Published on: Monday 25 June 2012
Bhutanese PM Jigmi Thinley has promised that the historic 17th Century Wangdue Phodrang temple - destroyed by fire over the weekend - will be rebuilt. Mr Thinley said the destruction of the temple ...