Paro Dzong

Paro Rinpung Dzong which means the fortress on the heap of jewels was founded in mid 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal-the founder of Bhutan. Approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and an attractive wooden bridge roofed with shingles and abutted by two guard houses; the Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro, and also contains a state monastic community of about 200 members.
Administrative offices line the first courtyard of the Dzong. The entrance is guarded by two traditional effigies standing on either side of the gate: a Mongol holding a tiger on a leash and a man holding a black yak. The Utse of the Dzong is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its outstanding woodwork.
Paro Ringpung Dzong hosts Paro Tsechu in spring which is Bhutan’s one of the largest festival.