Showing posts with label Bhutan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bhutan. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Bhutan: Punakha Dzonga

The Punakha Dzong (meaning "the palace of great happiness or bliss"), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures.


Thanks to Dr Kiran Acharya.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Bhutan: Druk Wangyal Chorten

The card shows Dochula chorten(stupas) or Druk Wangyal Chorten which was constructed in 2004 by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to commemorate the Bhutan’s victory over Indian Terrorist. This was built to liberate the souls of the dead.



This is a surprise card from my Uncle who was visiting Bhutan. He has used a personalised stamp of himself along with his wife and posted it from Thimpu, capital of Bhutan. 

Bhutan: Dzongs

This card shows Dzongs of Jakar, Trongsa, Paro, Punakha. Dzong Architecture is a type of distinctive fortress architecture found in Bhutan and Tibet.


This is my first card from Bhutan. Thanks to my cousin Prabhakar Nayak who was visiting Bhutan on Motor Bike.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Bhutan: Tigers Nest

Taktsang Paiphug Monastry ( Tigers nest ) is located in the cliff side of the Paro valley. It was built in 1692. It is believed Guru Padmasambhava meditated is a cave here for 3 years 3 months 3 days and 3 hours.



 Also you can see my cousin Mr Prabhakar on the stamp ( Personalized Stamp) who was visiting Bhutan.