Paro Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels
Paro Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a huge fortress built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal for defense against the Tibetan invasions in 1646.
Paro Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a huge fortress built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal for defense against the Tibetan invasions in 1646.
Bjagay Menchu of Paro is a popular medicinal spring water blessed by Lama Drukpa Kunley which heals fractured bones located in Paro Dzongkhag at 2110 masl.
The 4 sacred cliffs of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo are Dechen Draphu, Gomdra, Thujidra and Tshechudra which are part of twelve meditation sites
Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan founded by Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE to pin down an ogress who was opposing the spread of Buddhism.
Jomolhari is a sacred mountain blessed by Guru Rinpoche and located at an altitude of more than 4,600 metres above sea level under Thimphu Dzongkhag.
Gom dra is one of the Four Great Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche prophesied to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in Paro Dzongkhag at an elevation of more than 2200 masl.
Ragoe Monastery is a sacred place blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century located in Doteng gewog under Paro Dzongkhag at 2800 meters above sea level.
Dzongdrakha Monastery is a sacred cliff blessed by Guru Rinpoche located in Bonday under Paro Dzongkhag at an altitude of 2227 meters above sea level.
Namthong Karpo is a sacred cave located in Paro at an elevation of about 2,500 meters above sea level where Guru Rinpoche subdued a sickle-faced demon.
Dra karpo is a sacred cliff of Guru Rinpoche located in Paro at an elevation of 2,650 meters above sea level where he broke and took out an Evil Spirit.