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a.
Damsang Fort
The Damsang Dzong was buit in the year 1690 to stem any aggression by the
troops of the East India Co. and other hostile tribes as well. The fort is
in ruins after the Anglo-Bhutanese war of 1864. Apart from the Mystic and
Historic Interests one is also treated to a magnificent view of the
Himalayas and lush green valley as this Dzong was buit at a vantag point for
the purpose of Administration purpose.
b.
Sangchhen Gumpha
This is a Bhutanese Monastery built
in the year 1706, all the antique belonging to the Damsang fort are kept in
this monastery after the fort was destroyed. The Chyaam dance is done here
during the RAM NAVMI Festival.
Other
places of interest are Raniban, Lepcha Heritage, Lava, Reshyap, Lolaygaon,
Tin Chuley View Point, Sillery Goan, Ramitey & Rikkissum.
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