Rinpung Dzong, sometimes referred to as Paro Dzong, is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in …
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Mar 13, 2025
This was the last of three Dzongs that we visited in Bhutan and, while impressive, for us it paled in comparison to the one in Punakha. Its setting is of course strategic, with a good view of the va…Full review by EC13091
Jan 7, 2025
Visited the place with my family in november 2024. this place is beautifully decorated and coloured from the outside. the temple inside is beautiful and has paintings depicting the life of buddha. …Full review by 1Ajay_Sharma1
Dec 9, 2024
Paro Rinpong Dzong fortress] was founded by Lama Drung Drung in 15 century,a descendant of Lam Phajo Drugom Zhigpo , who introduced the Drukpa kagyu tradition in Bhutan. Later on in 16 century Zhabdr…Full review by indostanviajesrours
I see in various posts that it is closed for maintenance. Would like to know whether the maintenance is completed. If not when it is expected to complete.
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its the national museum which is closed for maintenance...not the Dzong...the museum is currently operating in a separate building...but Rinpung Dzong is open to visit....
Hi, I am Ethiopian National lives in Pakistan. I would love to visit Bhutan while I am here, how and where I get a visa for Bhutan? could not find a direct flight what is the nearest airport I can come to?
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Hello - if you have visa questions I suggest you look at the relevant Embassy website. The main airport is at Paro. I hope that helps.
I'm looking to travel in August. Is it a good time to make the trip to Bhutan?
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Hello, august is rainy season, you have to make walk of around15 km for tiger nest on hills, if season is bad i think it is difficult. Rest place can be visited..... anyway good luck for …
Hello, august is rainy season, you have to make walk of around15 km for tiger nest on hills, if season is bad i think it is difficult. Rest place can be visited..... anyway good luck for the journey...
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