Thursday, September 26, 2019

Paro Dzongkhag


The beautiful valley Paro encapsulates within itself a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends. It is home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples and  monasteries, National Museum and country's only airport. Mount. Jhomolhari ( 7,314 m) reigns in white glory at northern end of the valley and its glacial water plunge through deep gorges to form Pa Chhu ( Paro River). Paro is also one of the most fertile valleys in the kingdom producing a bulk of the locally famous red rice from its terraced fields.

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Rinpung Dzong.

Rinpung Dzong is built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda ( district administrative head) and Thrimpon ( Judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year in the spring.

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Ta Dzong.

Ta Dzong is serving as the National Museum of the country. It holds fascinating collection of art, relic, religious thangkha paintings, and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. The museum circular shape augments its varied collection displayed over several floors.

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