The Dzong is in ruins but it was worth the visit for me to get some clear glimpses of the peak of Jumolhari in the distance. It's located at the trail head for the Jumolhari trek so the views are really beautiful here...though most views in Bhutan are! :) It is a very serene place, meet some locals, take in... More

Ruins - fire in the 1950s. Hope they do not "restore" it. Dramatically photogenic as it is. great views of valley as backdrop. More

Wonderful ruin, so beautiful and so historically meaningful for the Bhutanese. And lovely to walk around such a fine place and enjoy the splendid views of the valley.. More

On the day of our arrival we were taken to this ruined Dzong and had our first Bhutan experience which was great. Great views of the valley. Fascinating to be emerged in the spiritual history of this amazing country. "Our first dose of happiness"!! More

An awe inspiring place. Went in evening and it was very quiet. More

As with most things in Bhutan, the views are grand. The site is intriguing and well worth the time to visit. More

This dzong is perched on the crest of a hill above the Paro Chu. There is a delightful walk around the dzong rising gradually to the walls. The inner part of the dzong was closed due to damage September 2011 and before but there were great views down and up the valley including the peak of Jhomolhari. Trekking ponies were... More

It is a nice drive up the valley from Paro through small villages scattered along valley bottom with terraced fields to Drukgyel village. The road ends here although a track continues towards the Tibetan border. This is wild and dangerous country. The Dzong is set high above the village on a large lump rock. It overlooks a narrow valley with... More