The ancient and mysterious House of the Drungpa of Phongmed
The ruined and dilapidated, yet an awe-inspiring structure that echoes the rich and enigmatic history of Phongmey in Trashigang is an ancient manor once used by a Drungpa Lemja during Trongsa Penlop Ugyen Wangchuck's time. According to some of the locals, the origin of the Nagtshang dates back even further.
The Nagtshang is a three storied traditional house and was used as a prison, storage room for taxes, Drungpa's office, his residence, a guest room and also housed a stable for livestock and horses.
Drungpa Lemja was known for being a strict disciplinarian.
The manor remains unoccupied today and risks damage from weather and age. Locals express concerns about the disappearing saga of the house if restoration works aren't carried out soon.
The table-shaped hillock in the background is a sacred religious site referred to as Memey Ralang.
Memey Ralang, a wealthy personality who resided at the base of the hill is said to have entered into a dispute with a certain ruler from present day Arunachal Pradesh known as Shar Dunglay Gyelpo. He is said to have stolen a chicken from Dunglay Gyelpo, who was furious and cut the top of the hill, thus the shape resembling a table.
The hillock is also the site of a famous religious master who meditated at the site surviving on his own feaces thus assuming the name Lopon Khejey.
