Paro, Bhutan
Drukgyal Dzong
Drukgyal Dzong, also known as Drukgyel Dzong, is a fortress and Buddhist monastery, located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan. The dzong was built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet. While ruling as the second Paro Penlop, Drukdra named the fortress Drukgyal Dzong, 'The fortress of the victorious Drukpas'.
- City
- Paro
- Country
- Bhutan
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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