This is the largest building in Paro - Rinpung Dzong or simply Paro Dzong. The word "dzong" means "fortress" in the local language. Today, it is not just a fortress, but mainly a monastery-temple...
An extensive monastery accessed via a traditional wooden bridge across the river. Several courtyards inside, a large one where they hold a festival. Elaborate decorated buildings all around.
Bhutanese architecture at its finest ! Elaborate wooden carvings & paintings. Not far from Paro town & airport. Approach the Dzong via the old & sensational wooden bridge called as “Nyamai Zam” The...