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Historical Places Near Potala Palace

34 Historical Places to Visit Near Potala Palace

Agnigarh Hill
Historical landmark
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Agnigarh Hill is a picturesque site in Tezpur, Assam, rich in mythological history. It's named after..
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Norbugang Park
Historical Park
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Norbugang Park is a significant historical and cultural spot located in Yuksom, a small town nestled..
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Norbugang Coronation Throne
Historical Landmark
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The Norbugang Coronation Throne in Yuksom, Sikkim, India is an important historical site that marks ..
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Ramoche Temple
Historical and Religious Site
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Ramoche Temple, located in Lhasa, is an important temple in Tibet. Although smaller in size than its..
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Rinpung Dzong
Historic Site
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Rinpung Dzong is a large Buddhist monastery and fortress in Paro, Bhutan, commanding a prominent pla..
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Barkhor Street
Historical Site/Market Street
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Barkhor Street, a bustling and ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, is the ..
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Urgelling Monastery
Historical & Cultural Site
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Urgelling Monastery, situated about 5 kilometres south of the town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, I..
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Punakha Suspension Bridge
Historical Landmark
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The Punakha Suspension Bridge in Bhutan is one of the longest suspension bridges in the country. It ..
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Jakar Dzong
Historic fortress
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Jakar Dzong, also known as 'Dzong of the White Bird', is a significant dzong located in Jakar town o..
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Drepung Monastery
Historical and Religious Site
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Drepung Monastery, located in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, China, is one of the 'G..
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Tamchog Lhakhang
Historical Landmark
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Tamchog Lhakhang is a historic temple located in Paro District of Bhutan, on the banks of the Paro R..
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Norbulingka Palace
Historic Palace and Park
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Norbulingka Palace, known as the 'Jewel Park', is a palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet Auto..
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Potala Palace
Historical Site
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The Potala Palace, located in Lhasa, the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, stand..
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Kabi Longstok
Historical Site
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Kabi Longstok, located near Gangtok in Sikkim, India, is a historic site known for its cultural sign..
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Tawang War Memorial
Historical Landmark
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The Tawang War Memorial, located in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India, is a significant historical si..
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Morgan House
Historic Site
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Morgan House is a grand colonial era mansion set amidst the lush greenery of Kalimpong, West Bengal,..
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Changangkha Lhakhang
Historical Landmark
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Changangkha Lhakhang is a notable and ancient temple located in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan...
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Punakha Dzong
Historic Site
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Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewachen Phodrang or the 'Palace of Great Happiness,' is a ma..
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Trongsa Dzong
Historic Site
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Trongsa Dzong, also known as Chökhor Raptentse Dzong, is a significant and historic dzong located in..
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Thembang Village
Historical Village
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Thembang Village, located in the West Kameng district near Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh, India, is a ..
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Ta Dzong
Museum/Historic Site
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Ta Dzong, located in Paro, Bhutan, is a historic watchtower that has been repurposed as the National..
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Kyichu Lhakhang
Historical Landmark
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Kyichu Lhakhang is one of Bhutan's oldest and most beautiful temples, believed to have been built in..
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Kuenga Rabten Palace
Historical Palace
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Kuenga Rabten Palace is a historical monument located in Trongsa District, Bhutan. It served as the ..
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Threupang Palace
Historical Residence
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Threupang Palace is a notable historical residence located in Trongsa, Bhutan, and it has a signific..
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Jakar
Cultural and historical town
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Jakar, also known as Bumthang, is a town in the central-eastern region of Bhutan. It's often regarde..
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Graham's Home
Historic Site/Educational Institution
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Graham's Home, situated in the serene hill station of Kalimpong in West Bengal, India, was establish..
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Chakhar Lhakhang
Historical Temple
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Chakhar Lhakhang, also referred to as the 'Iron Castle,' is a significant historical and spiritual s..
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Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong
Historical Landmark
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Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong is an important administrative and historical structure located in Samdrup Jo..
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Lhasa
Cultural and Historic City
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Lhasa, the administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China, is a city steeped in reli..
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Hazara Pukhuri
Historical landmark
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Hazara Pukhuri is a significant historical pond located in the heart of Tezpur town in the northeast..
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DaParbatia Gate
Historical Landmark
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Da Parbatia Gate is a significant archaeological and historical site located just west of Tezpur, in..
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Lungthung
Scenic viewpoint/Historical
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Lungthung is a high-altitude destination situated in the Eastern part of Sikkim, India, famous for i..
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Jelepla Pass Viewpoint
Historic Viewpoint
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Jelepla Pass Viewpoint, located in Zuluk, East Sikkim, India, is a significant historical pass that ..
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Zigzag Road (Bhulbhulaiya)
Natural Attraction/Historic Road
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Zigzag Road in Zuluk, also known as Bhulbhulaiya, is a stunning example of engineering marvel locate..
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Mountains (10)
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Waterfalls (4)
Lakes (5)
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Historical Site/Market Street
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Cultural and Religious Site
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Norbulingka Palace
Historic Palace and Park
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Drepung Monastery
Historical and Religious Site
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Ganden Monastery
Monastery, Religious Site
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Museum
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Ramoche Temple
Historical and Religious Site
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Natural Hot Springs
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Hill Stations (9)
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Museums (8)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (7)
National Parks (8)
Forts (4)
Villages (18)
Zoos (4)
Mountains (10)
Gardens (10)
Waterfalls (4)
Lakes (5)
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