Ta Dzong Museum

Ta Dzong Museum

Ta Dzong Museum
4.5
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T-SGlobetrotters
Preston, UK4,236 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
The museum has been converted from the watch tower of the original dzong and covers many aspects of Bhutanese heritage over five floors including the forming of Bhutan as a country, a history of the monarchy (closely related) and an explanation of many aspects of the Buddhist religion. The visit starts with a video show that explains many of the fundamental principles prevalent in Bhutan. There are very informative information boards in English. The displays are a mix of religious statues with relevant descriptions, historic documents and random royal artefacts. On the top floor there is access to the external top battlement where there are great surrounding views of the area.
It should be noted there is absolutely no photography or video and this is monitored by cctv. You are advised to leave phones and cameras in your car otherwise they must be placed in a locker and collected on your way out.
Written November 26, 2024
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Ron S
New York City, NY6,102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
The watch tower Ta Dzong is now home of the Royal Heritage museum. Lots of artifacts related to the ruling Wangchuck dynasty, among them the Raven Crown of the kings of Bhutan. No photography allowed inside.
Written October 19, 2023
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK7,628 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
The watchtower which is now a museum sits above the monastery. Tight security to go in to ensure you don't take any photos. There are interesting exhibits mainly about the monarchy of Bhutan. You walk around the various levels mainly in circular passages.
Written December 30, 2023
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Toni N
Incline Village, NV143 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017
A stop at the Ta Dzong Museum in Trongsa is not only an excellent way to break up a very long drive from Punakha to Bumthang, but a very well done museum with a fine little lunch stop. Exhibits vary a bit, but generally focus on festivals and the deities as well as Bhutanese history.
Written June 18, 2018
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Minoutaiwan
Taipei, Taiwan147 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
This is a very interesting place, the main attraction ( to my point of view) is the 4 statues you will see when entering, awsome. The rest of the visit deserve attention, as well as the construction itself. No photos, but go.
Written April 19, 2017
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mikeej99
Santa Barbara, CA133 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
The museum is very interesting with many ancient relics and statues of dieties. They strictly forbid photography and take all cameras and phones and run you through a detector and a pat down to ensure you have no way of taking a picture. This is probably because they do not want a picture of the demonic statue on the top floor to get out. It is very perverse, grotesque, violent and graphic. Two "dieties" in a graphic compromising position while wearing necklaces and anklets of decapitated heads while stomping the guts out of two other couples in equally graphic compromising positions. This is not the image Buddhism wants to portray. Definitely not suitable for children. A must see for the history of the royal family and the Dzong. If you have made it this far into Bhutan you have already seen some rather alarming Buddhist items.
Written February 17, 2020
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Let's Go Sightseeing
Noida, India2,894 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
The dzong museum houses a collection of historical artifacts of the royal family & Buddhist art. The watchtower has been converted into this museum. You will have to go up & down many stairs. The visit starts with a short AV about the royal family of Bhutan.

The displays include treasures like the 500-year-old jacket & football boots used by the teen aged fourth king. There are two temples inside the Dzong too. Photography not allowed!
Written April 13, 2018
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Walter1945
Zurich, Switzerland99 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
The museum is located in a watchtower, a short climb up on steep stairs from the dzong. It is also possible to drive up. The exhibits mainly show Buddhist art and religious items, and are very well presented. Too bad photography is not permitted!
Written May 15, 2017
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JWP23
Bromley, United Kingdom73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Couples
Well worth a visit to gain more information about life in Bhutan many years ago and about the royal family as well.
Written March 7, 2017
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gitanjali m
Mumbai, India538 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Couples
Its a multi-story watchtower now converted into a museum. The museum is not in the same complex as Trongsa Dzong but right above it. You can either climb up-to it or go their via your car. Beautiful Buddhist and royal artifacts can be seen here. Do note that though the Dzong remains open during public or government holidays , the museum does not. Do visit if you are crossing Trongsa.
Written July 29, 2016
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