Central Bhutan - Trongsa Attractions and Sightseeing

Altitude 7,600 feet

Trongsa is in the centre of Bhutan, separated from both the east and west by high mountain passes. It is about 5 hours drive from Wangduephodrang.

Places to visit in Trongsa

Trongsa Dzong: Built in 1648 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel at the place where his great-grandfather Lama Ngagi Wangchuk had erected the temple in 1543. It is one of the most aesthetic and splendid works of traditional Bhutanese architecture. It is the ancestral home of Bhutan's Royal family and the first two hereditary kings ruled the country from this Dzong.



Ta Dzong: Watch tower built on top of the hill to the east of Trongsa Dzong was known for safeguarding the Trongsa Dzong from internal rebellion in the past. A visit to this watch tower will provide you an insight into the historical significance of Trongsa in Bhutan's history.