Wangdue Phodrang Province
Wangdue Phodrang Province was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan.
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, administrative seat of Wangdue Phodrang Province
Wangdue Phodrang District
Wangdue Phodrang District is a Thromde and dzongkhag (district) of central Bhutan. This is also the name of the dzong which dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south. The word "wangdue" means unification of Country, and "Phodrang" means Palace in Dzongkha.
Dzong at Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Buddhist novices in Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Bhutan