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Trongsa Dzong:- It was built in 1648, is the ancestral home of
the Royal family. The Dzong is massive structure with many levels,
which slope down the contours of a hill on which it perches. It
is in this Dzong the annual Trongsa Festival is performed during
December or January.
This is the most
impressive dzong in the kingdom, and can be seen from a great
distance in its strategic position high above the Mangde Chhu. It is one of the most aesthetic and
magnificent works of traditional Bhutanese architecture.
Ta Dzong:- This watchtower, which once guarded Trongsa Dzong from
internal rebellion, stands impressively and provides visitors an
insight into historical significance of Trongsa in Bhutan's history.
Kuenga Rabten:- It is about 23 kilometers, one hour pleasant
drive from Trongsa. It was the winter palace of the second King and
it offers a good insight into the early days of the Bhutan’s
monarchy. The first floor of the palace was used to store a food,
the second was the residence of the riyal attendants and the army,
and the third housed the royal quarters and the king’s private
chapel. Part of the third storey has been converted it into a
library and many books from the National Library are stored here.
Chendebji Chorten:- Two kilometers beyond Chendebji village is
Chendebji Chorten, a large white structure beside a stream at 2430m.
It is patterened after Swayambhunath in Kathmandu and was built in
19th century by Lama Shida from Tibet to cover the remains of an
evil spirit that was killed at this spot. |