Bhutan's enchanting monasteries, including Taktshang Monastery on a cliff in Paro Valley and Punakha Dzong at the confluence ...

“The Bhutanese word ‘dzong’ translates to ‘fortress’ or ‘castle’,” says guide Tshewang Phunstso. The majestic dzongs serve as the religious, military, administrative, and social ...

But for those restricting themselves to Western Bhutan, two places of worship stand out vividly: the Punakha dzong and the Taktsang monastery. The Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of the Pho ...

Zhemgang—The restoration of Zhemgang Dzong will begin in the second fiscal year of the ... Funded entirely by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the project is among eight major conservation initiatives ...

You’ll also want to visit the awe-inspiring Punakha Dzong, a fortress steeped in Bhutan's royal history and perhaps the most impressive structure I saw in the country. It’s particularly ...

The fees were imposed on tourists at eight locations during the pre-pandemic period, according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB). Taktsang, Taschichho Dzong, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National ...