Trongsa
Ancestral seat of the Bhutanese monarchy, perched above a gorge
- Region: Central Bhutan
- Elevation: 2,200 m
About Trongsa
Trongsa Dzong is the largest dzong in Bhutan and the traditional seat from which the country’s first two kings ruled before ascending the throne. The town clings to a ridge above the Mangde Chhu gorge, a dramatic stop on the east-west highway.
Highlights
- Trongsa Dzong, ancestral home of the royal family
- Ta Dzong watchtower and Royal Heritage Museum
- Sweeping views across the Mangde Chhu valley
- A natural halfway point between west and central Bhutan
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