Description
Punakha, Bhutan: Punakha Dzong, aka Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong, a Buddhist monastic castle, serving as the administrative center of Punakha district. Built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel from 1637 to 1638. Ornate façade with traditional 'rabsel' cantilevered windows and Kachen and Zhu entrance,e the traditional Bhutanese column and capital that are built together as a component.