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Story & Significance
For 300 years, this tower guarded Paro. In 1968, the Third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, established the National Museum here to house Bhutan’s heritage. Despite a 2011 earthquake, the structure was perfectly restored, serving as a peaceful tribute to the nation’s history.
Paro Ta Dzong
Overview
Perched strategistially above Paro Dzong, the Ta Dzong is one of Bhutan’s most strikingly unique structures. Built in 1649 as a watchtower to protect the valley from Tibetan invasions, its unusual conch-shell circular design sets it apart from the traditional rectangular dzongs found elsewhere in the kingdom. Today, it serves as the National Museum of Bhutan, housing a curated treasury that spans centuries of Himalayan heritage.
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