Built in the 16th century by Ani Cheten Zangmo, the daughter of the renowned terton Pema Lingpa, it is a very notable religious site in Bhutan. The Dramitse Ngacham or the “Dance of the Drums of Dramitse,” was born in this lhakhang in the 16th century. Today, it is a popular dance performed at all major festivals. It is also on the esteemed UNESCO World Heritage list.

Although built in the 1930s and one of Bhutan’s newest dzongs, it is constructed in the same way as all earlier dzongs, without plans or nails.  However unlike the earlier dzongs, that are located in strategic positions, Mongar Dzong is located on a small gentle slopy area just above the town. A visit to Mongar Dzong shows one how traditional Bhutanese architecture has continued to thrive through the centuries.

The Yalang lhakhang is a very sacred monument. It was built in the 16th century by Sangdag, the youngest son of Terton Pema Lingpa. It was built after having built the Kupijigtsam Lhakhang in Yangneer village in Trashigang. Today, the lhakhang plays an important role in the religious life of the people.

The ruin of Zhongar Dzong endures to this day as a testimony to the skills of its builders, most notably the renowned master craftsman, Zowo Balip. It is located on a hilltop overlooking the village of Themnangbi and is visible as one descends to Lingmethang from the highway. Built in the 17th century, the Dzong is believed to have been built at a site where the master architect Zowo Balip saw a white bowl.