Trongsa, Bhutan
Central Bhutan crossroads with the country's longest dzong, birthplace of the monarchy.
2180m elevation Best in Mar, Apr, May, Sep +
About Trongsa
Trongsa is a town at 2,180m in central Bhutan, strategically located at the crossroads between east and west. The Trongsa Dzong — the longest dzong in Bhutan — was traditionally the seat of the Bhutanese monarchy; crown princes still serve as governor (Penlop) of Trongsa before ascending the throne.
Most travelers stop here for a half-day on the way from Punakha to Bumthang, to visit the dzong and the Ta Dzong Museum.
Top things to do
- Trongsa Dzong (longest in Bhutan)
- Ta Dzong Museum of the Monarchy
- Views of the eastern Himalaya
- Chendebji Chorten (en route)
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