- Location: Paro, Bhutan
- Year of construction: 1649.
Local color and cuisine , amazing nature and abundance of traditional Buddhist temples are the three whales on which tourism is built in the Kingdom of Bhutan . Almost unknown state is a tasty morsel for those who travel for the sake of knowing the world in all its facets and manifestations. In your legal vacation, you can lie on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, slowly sipping a cocktail, and you can go on foot on the forests of the Himalayan mountains, trying to get to know the culture of Buddhist monks closer. Well, if you prefer the second variant of pastime, then in your itinerary you must include Drukgyal-dzong - a completely unique and amazing place.
What is interesting about the monastery?
If your guide started talking about visiting Drukgyal-dzong in Bhutan , do not rush to conclusions about the next temple. This is indeed a unique place, which is a landmark for all Bhutanese. In translation, the Drukgyal-dzong is designated as the "fortress of victory". Indeed, this temple was erected in honor of the decisive battle between Bhutanese and Tibetans, as a result of which the latter were forced to retreat completely.
The fortress was built in 1646, and the founder of the country Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal started the construction. Unfortunately, until our days only ruins have been preserved. However, they can not be called abandoned - today there are five monks regularly living here, whose main task is to prevent even greater destruction of the church.
Drukgyal-dzong is located in a very picturesque place, in the vicinity of the town of Paro . Probably, tourists are brought here, so as not to permeate with the historical importance of the ruins, but enjoy the panorama of the Himalayan mountains. This temple is the starting point of the Trail of Jomolhari - the official route through the main inaccessible places of Bhutan, which continues towards the Great Himalayan Range. In addition, the trail in Pagri, a small settlement in Tibet, also originates here.
How to get there?
First you need to fly to the international airport of Paro . Drukgyal-dzong is the end point of the Bhutanese highway. However, according to the rules of Bhutan, you can travel only by bus of your tour operator.
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