[3] The fortress of Gonggar Dzong (gong dkar rdzong) is near the confluence of the Tsangpo and Kyichu Rivers.

[2] The Gongkar Dzong on the Gyido Xoi (skyid do shod) hill has settlement at the foothill where there is a tall prayer flag pole in the foreground.

The Dzongpon (Administrator operating from this Dzong) had control over the agricultural land that stretched on the south bank of the Tsongpo River from Chowo Ri to Rawame.

Built on a hilltop to the west of the Gongkar valley, the Gonggar Dzong or the fortress was destroyed.

[8][9] When the Dzong was under the stewardship of Dorje-denpa Kun-ga Namgyal, who was a well-known Guru he had received training in the Sutra, Tantra and Tantric rituals from masters of all traditions.