Tadhigang dzong is an administrative dzong under Lhasa monastery or Dalai Lama . The dzong has monastery constructed in 1659 by the Abbott of the dzong. It is situated in drangme river valley and gamri Chu ( small river). The tashigang dzong is located on a picturesque ledge over 3 steep cliffs offering natural protection to the fortress. At an altitude of approximately 6000 ' above sea level it offers pleasant weather through out the year. The Indian soldiers used this access during their withdraw al from zimithang during sino Indian war of 1962.
Trashigang Dzong is one of the most strategically placed Dzong in Bhutan.