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Paro Dzong

Paro, Bhutan
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Paro
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: The current structure of this impressive fort was built upon the remains of formerly destroyed 17th century structures; administrative offices occupy... more » Owner description: The current structure of this impressive fort was built upon the remains of formerly destroyed 17th century structures; administrative offices occupy it today. « less
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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

This is a lot quieter than Tiger's Nest. There are a lot of older people who congregate and then spend the day here. There is also a tent erected where cremations are carried out though we did not see that occurring. This Dzong is much smaller but is an important Dzong in its own right.

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Valle Crucis, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Beautiful views from the Dzong and from the hotel looking at it. Definitely a place not to miss here.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

One of the most incredible experiences to be had! The colour, the costumes, the sounds, the dance, the crowds. Wow! It is a photographic paradise.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

This Dzong was nice but not as nice as some of the others we saw. It has a great location and looks wonderful from the outside. The inside was partially under construction and less interesting that some of the others we had visited. I think by the time we got to this one I was a bit Dzong-ed out. But... More

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Gurgaon, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

liked: lush green mountains,quier serene atmosphere, pure air and smiling people. Dislikes : lack of choices in hotels,food, drinks, air travels...

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Ottawa, Canada
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Nice views of Paro and valley. All the dzongs we saw were beautiful and impressive and this was no exception.

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Munster, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This is a beautiful Dzong. Fun to see it at Festival time as it is on the way up to the festival grounds. Carving and paintings are excellent.

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Suzhou, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

As the first stop in Bhutan it is interesting to visit this old fortress at the to of a hill where you can watch the entire city

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

More a fortress than a monastery but the architecture is unique and I'm so pleased the Bhutanese are continuing in that style. the National Museum is worth a long visit.

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Manama, Bahrain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

16th Century building still in use for administrative and religious purposes. if you had just travelled a 1000 miles to invade a country with you army in the 16th century you would have seen this building turned around and walked home

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