Trongsa , Central Zone
About Trongsa
Trongsa is mostly visited for its historical importance and its magnificently built Dzong. It was from here that the attempts to consolidate and unify the country started. This town also houses the first monastery which was built in 1543. The Trongsa Dzong is often considered as the most beautiful one in the country. Trongsa Dzong stands tall on a hill, bearing the history of nearly 4 centuries and provides a commanding view of the mountains and the town, which appears so smallish before the giant Dzong. Built in 1648, it was the focal point of power and the first two kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this place. Even now, the prince serves as Trongsa Penlop before taking to the throne. There is Chorten Lhakhang in the southern most part of this Dzong and a five-day Trongsa Tsechu is organised in the northern courtyard.
The second attraction of the town is the Museum called Ta Dzong or The Tower of Trongsa Museum which was built by Chogyal Minjur Tempa. It stores many traditional as well as modern artefacts, sacred items, bronze statue of Pema Lingpa made by himself, paintings and ancient books.
Kuenga Rabten is 23 kilometres from Trongsa and the journey is intriguing because of the lovely scenery and the countryside. It was once the winter palace of the king, now made into a library. You will find marvellous decorations and wood work, statues of Shakyamuni, Shabdrung, and Guru Rinpoche.
Semji village, located at a distance of 7 kilometres, should be visited mainly for two reasons, it is an ideal place for bird watching and second, for hiking. Hiking through the dense forest amidst the vibrant birds will make this trip to Trongsa an unforgettable one.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Trongsa
Ta Dzong Museum Trongsa, Central Zone
0.1 km from Trongsa - See map
Ta Dzong is located on the left bank of the Mangde river and above the Trongsa Dzong and itself is a grand circular five-storied tower along with...
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Trongsa Dzong, Central Zone
0.9 km from Trongsa - See map
Trongsa Dzong is constructed on a ridge that gives the view of the gorge of the Mangde River and is the largest dzong fortress located in Bhutan....
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*21.8 km from Trongsa - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Kuenga Rabten, Central Zone
22.5 km from Trongsa - See map
Kuenga Rabten is a palace located about 23 kms away from the town of Trongsa and along the Trongsa-Zhemgang highway. During your journey towards...
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Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*29.8 km from Trongsa - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*34.9 km from Trongsa - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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Chendebji Chorten, Central Zone
40.8 km from Trongsa - See map
The Chendebji Chorten is located at a distance of 41 kms away from the west of Trongsa in Bhutan. The Chirten was mainly built by Tshering...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*55.4 km from Trongsa - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba, Central Zone
63 km from Trongsa - See map
Lhodrakharchu Gonpa is located above the main town of Jakar and 3 KMs away from the town of Chamkhar. It was founded by Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche...
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Bumthang Brewery, Central Zone
64 km from Trongsa - See map
To enjoy some chilled beer, visit this place called Bumthang brewery. The brewery along with a cheese shop was founded by a migrant from...
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Jakar Dzong, Central Zone
64.3 km from Trongsa - See map
Jakar is the first place where Guru Rinpoche visited while travelling to Bhutan. The ‘Jakar Dzong’ is one of the famous landmarks in Jakar,...
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Konchogsum Lhakhang, Central Zone
67.9 km from Trongsa - See map
Konchogsum Lhakhang is a buddhist Monastey was founded by the saint Pema Lingpa back in the 8th century while in 1039, Bonpo Dragtshel recovered...
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