Iron-Chained Bridge

The bridge is no ordinary one for the chain on the bridge is from 14th century, made by an Enlightened Buddhist master, Thanthong Gyalpo of Tibet, popularly known as the iron bridge builder. He came to Bhutan in 14th century, discovered irons and made about 8 iron chain bridges in Bhutan in different places. In those days there was no welding technology invented anywhere in the world; how this Buddhist Master could make round piece of iron without sign of joints remains a great mystery. Later, all the bridges got washed away by floods. Many pieces of chains were collected from different parts of Bhutan and are put up together to build this last bridge not to exhibit, but to bless and purify all who walks on it.

Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan. Located in an open valley, Thimphu is one of the attractive, clean and green town, drained by Thimphu Chhu. The city built up area extending for about 3km housing over 100,000 people. It is the most populous town in Bhutan

 The town houses the centre of government, religion and commerce. Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. Although not what one expects from a capital city, Thimphu is still a fitting and lively place. Home to civil servants, expatriates and monk body, Thimphu maintains a strong national character in its architectural style.