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	List of palaces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Southern Palace (南宮) and Northern Palace (北宮), in Luoyang (洛陽), Henan province: imperial palaces of the Eastern Han Dynasty for two centuries, the Southern Palace being used for court hearings and audiences, the Northern Palace being the private residence of the emperor and his concubines.
		Rundale Palace and Mitava Palace of the Dukes of Courland
		Gueroust Palace, Campeche, Campeche - Former residence of Countess Anne-Victoria of Habsburg, the Emperor's niece.
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		Castel Sant'Angelo (former Papal residence, refuge of Pope Clement VII from the siege of Charles V Landsknecht during the Sack of Rome (1527), later used as a prison for the Papal state, currently hosts a museum, "Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo")
		The Royal Palace, Stockholm (The monarch's official residence)
		Palace of Westminster (contains the houses of the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker of the House of Commons)
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	Krishna Travel and Tours, organizer of trekking, tour and travel to Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India and run Prince Hotel
		The legendary Potala Palace towers over Lhasa, which used to be the center of the Tibetan government, is the ancient seat of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of
		Religion for the Tibetans is not a mere ritual, but an integral part of daily life, and nowhere is this more evident than in Lhasa, where one can experience a mystical calm hearing the chants of monks stooped in prayer.
		Norbulinka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, and Sera and Drepung monasteries, dating back to the 15th century, are some of the places that should be a must on your itinerary.
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	HH17 Karmapa visits Bhutan - Kagyu Asia News
		Her remains, the Kudung, were kept there for a period of 49 days and rituals were performed.
		After the meeting, H. the Gyalwa Karmapa returned to the Royal retreat place Dechenchholing, where he again met with His Majesty the King as well as most of the other members of the royal family.
		This was the 49th day after the demise of the Royal Grand Mother and the last prayers where held at her retreat place.
	www.kagyu-asia.com /n_bhutan_visit.html (878 words)

	TibetNet - News Flash
		Ashi Phuntsho Choden was born in 1911 at Wangdue Choling Palace to Chumed Zhalgno Dasho Jamyang of the Tamzhing Choeje family and Ashi Decho, daughter of Ashi Yeshey Choden who was the sister of Druk Gyalpo Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck.
		At the age of 15 Ashi Phuntsho Choden was enthroned as the Queen of the second Druk Gyalpo King Jigme Wangchuck.
		In 1928, at the age of 18, she gave birth to the third Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, at Thrupang Palace in Trongsa.
	www.tibet.net /flash/2003/0803/260803_1.html (800 words)

	Wild East Rodungla Trek, Himalaya Tour Packages, Visit Himalaya
		Afternoon drive north up the valley to Dechenchholing (residence of the Queen Mother) to get a wonderful down valley view of Thimphu and Tashichhodzong.
		This palace Tongsa Penlop Tshokye Dorji in the 19th century.
		This palace now shelters the descendants of the saint Dorji Lingpa (1346-1405).
	visit-himalaya.com /himalaya-tour-packages/wild-east-rodungla-trek.html (745 words)

	RAOnline Bhutan: Bhutan - Politics >> Chhoetse Penlop - Royal Highness Crown Prince Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
		The Chhoetse Penlop then proceeded to the Dechenchholing Palace where he was received in a chipdrel procession and escorted into the chhoeshum chamber (altar room) of the Palace for the Zhugdrel Phunsam Tshogpa ceremony.
		By afternoon, people from all walks of life began pouring into the Dechenchholing Palace to offer Tashi Khadar and pay their respects to the Chhoetse Penlop demonstrating the deep love and affection among the people for the Monarchy.
		His Royal Highness was received at the Thruepang Palace in Trongsa by the dzongkhag officials, clergy and the people's representatives of the Mangdue Tshozhi.
	www.raonline.ch /pages/bt/pol/bt_polpenlop01a.html (1052 words)

	LES AMIS DU BHOUTAN
		Her Majesty Ashi Phuntsho Choden, affectionately known to the Bhutanese people as Gayum Angay, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 24 at her retreat residence in Dechenchholing.
		She also built a lhakhang at Sherubtse College in Kanglung and a three-storey chhorten in Dechenchholing for the well being of sentient beings.
		Ashi Puntsho Choden, who was an avid student, considered it important to strengthen Buddhist learning and sponsored the printing and distribution of thousands of volumes of religious texts and rare mandala miniature paintings.
	amisdubhoutan.free.fr /Pages/Nw030824.htm (833 words)

	Bhutan package Tours in Kathmandu,Nepal
		Kathmandu Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people.
		Interesting things for visitors to see are Taleju temple, gigantic figure of Kalbhairav (the god of destruction), Basantapur Durbar or Nautale (nine story) palace and temple of Kumari or the residence of living goddess.
		Drive to Hotel River View for lunch, then visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the school of Thangka Painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute, where centuries old healing arts are still practiced.
	www.best4hostels.com /nepal_and_bhutan_package_nepal.htm (657 words)

	Bhutan - GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, BHUTAN
		At the time of the public wedding, it was reported that the Druk Gyalpo lived in a small, simply furnished house, across from the Tashichhodzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), the year-round central government complex in Thimphu.
		The Druk Gyalpo's mother, the Dowager Queen Pemadechen (Ashi Kesang Dorji), continued to reside in the royal palace at Dechenchholing, living as a Buddhist nun.
		The Tashichhodzong, a stone-and-timber structure, has thick whitewashed walls, seven towers covered with red roofs, and a series of interior courtyards.
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	Informat.io on Jigme Singye Wangchuck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-30)
		In late 2003, he ordered Bhutan's first military campaign in well over a century, to roust Assamese separatists who were using Bhutanese territory to launch raids against targets in India (see History of Bhutan).
		By all accounts he maintains a simple lifestyle— preferring to work in a small log cabin above the capital, Thimphu, rather than in the fortress-like palace used by his four queens, all of whom are sisters, and the National Assembly.
		In the West he has become noted for his stated goal of seeking to maximize "Gross National Happiness" for his country rather than "Gross National Product".
	www.quaest.io /?title=jigme-singye-wangchuck (508 words)

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		The Dechenchholing Palace is north of the Dzong and just below the Royal Body Guard Headquarters.
		It is also known as Sangak Zabdhon Phodrang, meaning ‘Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras’.
		The site of this dzong was chosen to guard the valley form a demoness that had disappeared into a rock nearby.
	www.chhundu.com.bt /thimphu.php (1212 words)

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		Visit to the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts the School of Thangkha Painting and the Traditional Medicine Institute.
		Sightseeing of Dechenchholing valley and witness the gold and silver smiths at work.
		After breakfast a visit to the weekly local market and experience the ambience of the vegetable bazar the Memorial Chorten of his late Majesty, King Jime Dorje Wangchuk the Tashichho Dzong and National Assembly.
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		A short distance away is a Chorten (stupa) to the late king which has paintings inside.
		Across the Thimpu River and up the valley is the Dechenchholing Palace.
		Visit the KATHMANDU CITY for its Hanuman Dhoka, the historic palace of the ancient kings of Nepal; The residence of the living Goddess near the Durbar Square, which is the home of Kumari, (Virgin Goddess).
	www.magical-india.com /travel-india.htm (2554 words)

	Beautiful laya trek, Laya trek Bhutan, Bhutan trek, Bhutan trekking
		Visit Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Royal Government as well as the summer residence of the Head Abbot and the central monastic school.
		Drive to Dechenchlioling, 6 klms from Thimphu town to view the Queen Mother's Palace from the outside.
		You can take pictures of the Palace and the Dechenchholing Monastery from the outside only.
	www.pigeontravels.com /bhutan/trekking_in_bhutan/beautiful_laya_trek.php (1094 words)

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		A few years old, the late King Jigme Dorje Wangchuk, to replace the ancient capital of Punakha built it a mountain range away.
		Across the Thimpu river, up the valleys is the Dechenchholing Palace while five kilometres below the town is Bhutan's oldest Dzong, Simtokha, now housing a university and school for the study of the dialects or Ozonkha, the Bhutanese language.
		Closest to the town and a short exhilarating drive away is the Dochu - la- pass, at a height of 2,743 metres (9,000 ft) renowned for its scenic beauty.
	www.indiatourstravels.com /bhutan.htm (660 words)

	Bhutan :: Annapurna Travel&Tours :: www.annapurnatravel.com ::
		Drive to the Capital where you can halt overnight.
		You have to walk through the village, which is close to the Queen Mother's Palace, and it may be possible to visit the temple at the end of the village if the caretaker can be tracked down.
		Approximately 2½ hours walking up a rough track, which could be possible in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, brings you to a clearing where you can camp.
	www.annapurnatravel.com /bhutan/trek_ningpo.php (1544 words)

	Country Information - 20 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-30)
		Mr Shyam Saran received an audience with His Majesty the King and called on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, yesterday.
		His Majesty the King and their majesties the queens hosted a lunch at Dechenchholing palace for the foreign secretary who also met the Bhutanese foreign minister, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, and other senior officials.
		Mr Saran described his visit as being "short but very pleasant".
	aol.countrywatch.com /@school/as_wire.asp?vCOUNTRY=020&UID=2094505 (275 words)

	Bhutan-Parajuli Trekking
		This temple was the first residence of Shabdrung Ngawang Narngyal when he arrived in Bhutan in 1616 A.D. It was built during the
		Visit the National Library where a vast collection of ancient manuscripts are preserved.Visit the Painting and wood craft school where children are taught the traditional art of wood craft and painting.
		Afternoon: drive upto Dechencholing (6 km from Thimphu town) to view the palace of the Queen Mother.
	www.parajulitrekking.com /bhutan.html (7060 words)

	Index J (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-30)
		11, 1955, Dechenchholing Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan), king of Bhutan (1972-); son of Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
		March 20, 2004, Soestdijk palace, Baarn, Utrecht province), queen of the Netherlands (1948-80).
		The only child of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik, Juliana in 1931 helped form the Nationaal Crisis Comité to foster measures by private enterprise to alleviate the economic depression.
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	ellison roberts - :::::::::: Bhutan ::::::::::
		Once a small village on the banks of river Hoogly (as the river Ganges is called here), Calcutta grew to be the capital of the British empire, with grand palaces, buildings, grand hostelries, and shops that traded in some of the finest goods of the world.
		The charm of traditional Bhutanese hospitability combined with a distinctive boutique style décor makes Hotel Jhomolhari most comfortable.
		Drive to visit the Tango Monastery and the Dechenchholing Palace.
	www.ellisonroberts.com /view.asp?id=158 (1128 words)

	Chelila nature trek, Chelila trek, Thimpu to paro trek
		Full days visit around Punakha, which is the former capital of Bhutan and Wangdi Phodrang.Visit the Dzongs, as well as other interesting sites.
		After breakfast drive to Dechenchholing and visit the Palace of the Queen Mother and down valley view of Thimphu.Then drive to Paro.
		Drive to Taktsang Monastery.Taktsang is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of Himalayan world.
	www.langtang.com /bhutan/trekking_in_bhutan/chelila_nature_trek.php (291 words)

	Bhutan Laya Gasa Trek
		For clients of Muir’s Tours, the HEALTH CLUB facilities are free.
		Drive to Dechenchholing 6 km from Thimphu town to view the Queen Mother’s Palace from the outside.
		Drive back to Thimphu and take a stroll in the market.
	www.nkf-mt.org.uk /bhutan.laya.gasa.trek.htm (1518 words)

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		This is an impressive monument with its golden spires shining in the sun, its bells tinkling in the wind and an endless procession of elderly people circling around it.
		In the afternoon visit the Dechenchholing Valley with its Palace.
		Drive to Phuentsholing on Indo-Bhutan border for overnight.
	www.india-tours-operator.com /bhutan-tours.html (436 words)

	bhutan3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-30)
		at Wangdu Choling Palace, Bumthang, 1937 (d/o Pema Dechen).
		at the Dechenchholing Palace, Gonpa, 11th November 1955, only son of H.M. Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, King of Bhutan, by his wife, H.M. Queen Kesang-la Choden Wangchuk, educ.
		Installed as Crown Prince at the Punakha Dechenphodrang Palace, 31
	www.4dw.net /royalark/Bhutan/bhutan3.htm (1456 words)

	The Nation "Sunday Style" on Sunday
		Ma Maison, next door to Iso, is closed, but the foyer offers even more food, smoked meats, breads and around 20 different imported cheeses.
		The staff is especially proud of the orange marmalade, which is delivered direct from the kitchen of the Bhutanese queen mother’s Dechenchholing Palace to the Sampatisiri family.
		It’s a restful way to spend a Sunday.
	www.nationmultimedia.com /sunday/20050220/index.php?news=column_16485518.html (1066 words)

	Bhutan Tour Packages,Bhutan Tour Package,Bhutan Package Tours of Bhutan,Tours to Bhutan,Cultural Tours of Bhutan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-30)
		Leave by surface for same day excursion to punakha, the old capital of the kingdom.
		Click Here for more information about this Bhutan Tour Package
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	www.inbvacations.com /bhutan-tour-packages.html (932 words)

	Laya gasa trek, Laya gasa trekking, Bhutan trekking, Trekking in Bhutan
		Day 20 : Thimphu Sightseeing and drive to Paro
		After breakfast drive to Dechenchholing to view the Queen Mother's Palace from the outside.
		Drive to Thimphu and take a scroll around the Thimphu market.
	www.langtang.com /bhutan/trekking_in_bhutan/laya_gasa_trek.php (536 words)

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