Castles & Forts in Bhutan map & data
There are 20 castles and forts mapped in Bhutan, spread over 9 regions. The most are in Thimpu (8), Trongsa (3) and Lhuntse (2) - Thimpu alone holds 40% of them. 90% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Lhuentse Dzong, Jakar Dzong and Tashigang Dzong.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thimpu | 8 | 40% |
| Trongsa | 3 | 15% |
| Lhuntse | 2 | 10% |
| Paro | 2 | 10% |
| Trashigang | 1 | 5.0% |
| Bumthang | 1 | 5.0% |
| Gasa | 1 | 5.0% |
| Haa | 1 | 5.0% |
| Pemagatshel | 1 | 5.0% |
Notable castles and forts in Bhutan
- Lhuentse DzongLhuntse · castle
- Jakar DzongBumthang · castle
- Tashigang DzongTrashigang · castle
- Beyling NagtshangTrongsa · fort
- Barp LhakhangThimpu · castle
- Haa Wangchuk LoDzongHaa · castle
- Zuri DzongParo · castle
- Pemagatshel New DzongPemagatshel · fort
- Dungkar Choeje NagtshangLhuntse · castle
- Thrupang PalaceTrongsa · castle
- Barshong DzongThimpu · castle
- Trongsa DzongTrongsa · castle
- Changangkhang LhakhangThimpu · castle
- Lingkana PalaceThimpu · castle
- Majaling PalaceThimpu · castle
- Simtokha DzongThimpu · castle
- Steam CastleThimpu · castle
- Yugyel DzongThimpu · fort
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Bhutan?
This layer holds 20 castles and forts in Bhutan, the most of them in Thimpu. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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