Thembang Fortified Village
Thembang Fortified Village is part of the Tentative list of India in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Thembang Fortified Village is a mountain village inhabited by the Monpas. It is an early example of Dzong architecture, and reflects the exchange of ideas between Bhutanese, Tibetan and Indian people. The fort has 2 entrances. Due to the growing population, part of the villager lives outside its walls.
Map of Thembang Fortified Village
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Site History
2014 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Thembang Fortified Village