Duksum

Duksum, also known in the past as Doksum, Dogsum or Dosum^[1] is a village in north-eastern Bhutan. It is located in Khamdang Gewog in Trashiyangtse District. By road it is 21 km. from Trashigang town and only 2 km. from the well known religious site of Gomphu Kora.^[2] Duksum was famous for its ancient Chazam (iron suspension bridge), which was, however, dismantled in 2004 for restoration.^[3] Originally built by lama Thang Tong Gyalpo, it was rebuilt after 2004 at Tamchog Lhakhang near Paro.^[4] The township of Duksum was mainly a trading post for nearby, off-the-road settlements. Its importance declined with the extension of rural roads and especially because of a heavy rockfall of 2004 which destroyed many shops, restaurants and houses.^[5]

Main street of Duksum Trashiyangtse district, Bhutan

Duksum
Duksum Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°25′12″N 91°35′24″E
Country	Bhutan
District	Trashiyangtse District
Population  (2005)
• Total	283

At the 2005 census, its population was 283.^[6] The post code of Duksum post office is 46002.^[7]