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Dzong architecture is used for buildings, a distinctive type of fortified monastery architecture found mainly in Bhutan, its serve as the religious/monasticand administrative centers of respective dzongkhang/district. They are often the site of an annual tsechu or religious festival.There buildings are one of the iconic buildings found in Bhutan and while in Paro its a must visit. Its gives the true example of cultural and architectural designs of Bhutan.Its a huge buildings build by stone and wood mostly.

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Winter in Paro is too cold.

The Rinpung Dzong currently serves as the Royal Court of Justice. It has a rich history and the architecture here is similar to other Dzong in Bhutan. The detailing in the woodwork and the painting on the walls is very intricate. It is a very scenic building both by day and at night.

This Dzong is a must visit if you are in Paro. The architecture and the paintings are really beautiful. The rich history of the Dzong will leave you in wonder.

This has huge value of Bhutan history on their religion as well as governance. There are many information. But it should be visualizeYou may need 3 hours to visit allIn the nigh with lights, its so beautiful from the city

Sitting on rhe slope of a mountain, its a peaceful place. The architecture imparts the knowledge of how Bhutanese architecture has ntricately weaved shapes, form, pattern and colours as one. A place to rejuvenate.

Beautiful place with awesome surroundings. One bridge leads to this Dzong and its a good feeling to b there

Great place

Very beautiful and peaceful religious place for the local people . Simply awesome ....

A beautiful sight especially at the dusk. Be there before the sunset and watch the lights come up when it turns dark. It’s an amazing sight to see. You may trek up further to reach the national museum as well. There are a few souvenirs shop and one art shop with live painting right opposite to the road. If you are lucky you may also see the unique landings by flights to the Paro airport.

Paro Rinpung Dzong or the fortress of the heap of precious jewel is located only a 4 minutes drive from Paro International Airport.Over looking the fortress is the Ta- Dzong or the national museum of Bhutan showcasing the art of living of Bhutanese people in the land of happiness. Also you see in the museum is the numerous exemplary show of endangered flora and fauna of Bhutan and the rich biodiversity of animals is Bhutan.

Very beautiful & scenic place. We did an outdoor shoot of our kid here & photos came out to be amazing. View from top is also amazing (10-15 mins walk).

While you are entering Paro, you will find the place by the way. Located on the other side of the river. Beautifully located and build. A mesmerising view.But will also suggest to visit by night as lighting is awesome

This amazing fortress is also the site for the Royal Civic Court (pictured) where weddings take place. The cost to get married here is $6. In addition to being a monastery, many other administrative functions take place here. Its a short distance from Paro airport. Entrance is free.

This is one of famous Dzongkhag and one of largest Dzongkhag of Bhutan. It is famously known as old capital city of Bhutan. Later this capital was shifted to Bhutans Thimphu city due to location and other administration space. This Dzongkhag has administration and spritual purpose at one go to fulfill for this Himalayan state. The river side, lake, and residential monk all makes a nice combination to be in company at this place❤️😇

It was the scene of 1993 film Little Buddha

Nicely maintained and highly impressive locationCan have the full view of the city...Amazing architecture

Rinpung Dzong - a place must to visit in Bhutan

A very peaceful place with many nice corners. A signature of Paro that you must visit. Come and figure it out.

Ringpung Dzong is situated along the beautiful river that runs through the city. Paro is not the Capital city, but it is where the airport brings the tourist to begin their journey through this magnificent country. Rinpung is an excellent start that shows how the government is tied to its Buddhist heritage. All Dzongs are divided in two sides. One side is where the government work is done, courts, appeals, etc. The other side is usually a Buddhist Temple. The view of this Dzong for a first time traveler is magnificent, as are most sites in Bhutan. Enjoy your journey.

Nice n beautiful...We admired the beauty from out side , if you are going to visit the Dzong full sleeves and pants are must. We were there on 16oct 2018.

Strategically located on the hilltop overseeing the entire town of Paro/ Paro airport.A must visit.

Nice place.. Cultural heritage and historical.. I visit again

Just 2 words to describe the place - Beautiful & Serene.Caution for tourists - Like many other places in Bhutan, the temple close by 6 pm. Try to reach there before that as we failed to reach in time and were unallowed to walk inside the main temple building, although tourists can view from outside and roam anywhere in the complex without any restrictions.

A well kept monastery

Its in Paro also called the Paro Dzong. Just beside is the Paro Museum. You can take awesome photos from Paro Museum of the Paro city and the Rinoung Dzong. The Dzongs of Bhutan are nicely lit in the evenings. Entry fee is RS 300 flat for All Dzongs in Bhutan.

It is better to go and experience

One of the best place for visiting of Paro

Paro Dzong at night. Paro Dzong at night is very beautiful. It is very close to the paro town. Please stop by and take a picture before going back to the hotel.

Beautiful fortress of paro

Beautiful location! Please take my advise, take a walk along the river, through the bridge, then the woods up to this beautiful Dzong!! It’s just a 7 min walk up here. And to would be mesmerised by the scenery every step every moment. Check the pics! Can’t witness these if you take a cab :/Entry is 300₹, but the circumambulation is free, offering a majestic view of the Paro Valley with the river flowing through its heart!

Enjoyed walking next to the river

This place takes you to circles of your life and introduce you life of Buddha

This is the most beautiful and finest place in Paro after taktsang , the entry is free but few restricted areas for the tourist as its head council . It is beside the Paro river which looks amazing . There is parking outside . This is the 3rd or 4th biggest Dzong in bhutan . Biggest Dzong is Trongsa dzong and thimpu dzong . This Dzong is open at 9 am And closed by 5 pm. Good place to see .

Located very close to Paro city and the airport. Its a must visit place in your Paro Itienary. Lights will be up by 6.30 pm and the view is mesmerizing.

One of the attractive place in Paro. It is situated near the bank of River Paro. There is wooden bridge from there the view of Rinpung Dzongkhag is spectacular.In nights this is decorated by lights . Which is also very beautifulVisit times for this place is 9am to 5pm.Entry fee is 300nu per head. You will get guide for free, you no need to pay to guide.

Beautiful place especially at night when the lights are lit up and the fruit free just outside

Like the other dzongs in the country this one is magnificent and can be seen from around Paro clearly anytime of the day. Specially in the nights, the Colors make it a treat to watch , with musuem above it glowing in similar beautiful coloured lights.The dzomg entrance lies on both sides of the river and one has to purchase a ticket of 300 Ng to visit the inner parts, the grounds and surrounding can be seen with permission.

A beautiful fortress with a river running close by. There is a beautiful bridge you have to cross to enter the Ringpung Dzong and there is a little hill to climb up on which this Dzong is set up. U can also have a good view of a part of Paro city from this place. This was also used as government adminstrative building in the past.

Oct 2017. One of the 2 grand Dzongs to visit in Bhutan. The other grand Dzong is in Punakha. Intricate Bhutanese architecture. This Dzong was built by the son of the builder (who built the Dzong in Punakha), as a test given by the father on the skills of the son. There are no nails used in securing the building.

In twilight

Beautiful dzong at the top of a small hill from where the entire Paro town can be seen,

An interesting Dzong to visit in Bhutan.

Serenity at its best. Picture que location. Parochu flowing in between.

One of the oldest fortress in Bhutan. Besides cultural & religious significance, Rinpung Dzong in Paro is one beautiful Bhutanese architectural model in Bhutan.

8th Day in Bhutan before Tigers Nest, Paro. One of the greatest fortress on our visit. Many tourist in this place with a beautiful setting overlooking the valley below. Then of cos the iconic wooden bridge over the Paro River.

A very peaceful place in paro. Specially the paro chu near Rinpung Dzong is amazing. One can easily pass hours and hours by sitting beside the Chu with the view of Rinpung. I just liked the environment and have the wish to visit the place once more.

Masterpiece of architecture. Lovely ambience. Excellent photogenic place too, lighting at night is also awesome.

Good place to visit

Nice place

Another name is Paro Dzong. In the 15th century local people offered the crag of Hungrel at Paro to Lama Drung Drung Gyal, a descendant of Pajo Drugom Zhigpo. Drung Drung Gyal built a small temple there and later a five storied Dzong or fortress which was known as Hungrel Dzong. In the 17th century, his descendants, the lords of Hungrel, offered this fortress to the Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Namgyal, the Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in recognition of his religious and temporal authority. In 1644 the Zhabdrung dismantled the existing dzong and laid the foundations of a new dzong. In 1646 the dzong was reconsecrated and established as the administrative and monastic centre of the western region and it became known as Rinpung Dzong.

What a view, it was raining when I visited there and weather was so pleasant.

It’s same and replica of punakha dzong , if you have visited Punkha then I don’t think you need to visit this.

Beautiful dzong located in a beautiful place river point. Located in entrance of the paro city. Dzong means a fort, all forts in Bhutan is now a monuments or a administrative center of government of Bhutan. Must visit place in paro city.

A very sacred and beautiful monument, the pride of most beautiful Paro Valley

Very beautiful and clean place. Photographers delight. The Paro river flows nearby and together they make a remarkable scenary. And the view at night is a stunner. The White architecture is well lit from all sides and it makes a sharp contrast against the night landscape. One of the most beautiful things that i have seen in my life.! Dont forget to visit this place while in Paro town.

Rinpung Dzong is a large ancient historic fortress in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and Paro District Adminsitrative offices. It is located on the opposite ridge of the famous Ugyen Pelri Palace in Tsongdue, Paro.

Loved the architecture; it was completely empty due to a public holiday so many of the rooms were locked. Worth the ticket needed to enter (take your student ID for 50% off)

Smaller Dzong compared to the Paro Dzong and less crowded. Located very close to Bhutan museum.

Nice place, close to Museum,nearest paro town

This place is awesome.

Away from the city,u could go spiritual and feel nature and its belongings.

On the bank of river, it is great place to visit

Great view from this beautiful Paro Zhong.

Picturesque

This large Dzong is a fortress and monastery located on the riverbank of the beautiful Paro Chu (river). A beautiful wooden bridge connects the Dzong to city end. The massive towering walls surrounding the complex of courtyards, administrative offices and monks accommodation. The building design reflects the traditional Bhutanese architecture.

It has a great view from the Dzongs top floor and the lighting in the is really beautiful. Also, theres a shop that lets you rent traditional dress of Bhutan.

Good place. Ticket 300 NU.

This fortress is located few minutes drive from the Paro international airport and it is clearly visible from the airport. I didn’t visit this fortress but I passed by while going to Tiger’s nest temple. From the main road we could get beautiful view of Paro river, the fortress and the national museum of Bhutan.If you have no time to visit this fortress, don’t forget to have a glimpse while you are landing or boarding from the airport. You can get good view of the fortress as well as the national museum above the fortress from the airport.Looking forward to visit inside one day.Time of travel: July 2018

Paro Dzong is also one of the best Dzongs of Bhutan

Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) - Finest Example of Bhutanese ArchitectureRinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a traditional Bhutan architecture in style with a complex of courtyards, temples, offices and accommodating area surrounded by towering walls. The dzong’s full name - Rinche Pung Dzong is literally translated as Fortress on a Heap of Jewels. It gets such a name because of its large collection of treasured buildings. All the buildings are equipped with huge windows with elaborate wooden carvings of Bhutan traditional motifs. As the finest example of Bhutanese architecture, Rinpung Dzong is always listed in the top attractions in Bhutan. No matter you are in which corner of Paro Valley, you can see Rinpung Dzong easily.During 17th and 18th century, Paro Dzong was an important bastion for the Kingdom of Bhutan against invasion from the north. At present, it houses the Monastic Body and government offices, and serves as the religious, military, administrative, and social centers of their district. Rinpung Dzong is also the site of colorful Tsechu when a series of dances are performed by masked dancer in honor of Guru Rinpoche. Some scenes of film Little Buddha directed by famed Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci was filmed in this dzong.

The Rinpung Dzong, or the Paro Dzong, in Paro, is one of the most eminent monasteries school.Paro Dzong is located in the Paro District of Bhutan. It is considered one of the most beautiful Dzong of the country and an attraction for the travellers and Buddhist scholars.It is located on the banks of the Paro chu river and is accessible by a small bridge.The complex of the dzong is not just a monastery but also a school.The great annual festival is celebrated in the complex of Paro Dzong where the holy figure Padmasambhava is worshipped and various traditional dances are performed.

Nice Place and Nice view

Good place, nearest Museum, paro town

So beautiful....nice holy place ...

A Beautiful place worth visiting..#paro

Amazing painting and architec.

One of the most beautiful Bhutanese architectural masterpieces.

Majestic night view

Beautiful place.... specially in night time when all the lights are switched on....

A majestic fort, the Paro Dzongs distinguishing feature for me was the peace and quiet that the dzong offered. You could hear the chirping of birds and the river gushing by; we spent an afternoon mesmerized by this silence, watching the sun slowly make its way across the horizon.Definitely a must visit, if only to sit at the bank of the river and get entranced by this mystical place.

What a conicidence , the day we visited the monestry was a special occasion where the monks celebrate a festive ritual by dancing and chanting , it happens once in a year .

Paro Dzong day view and night view...

Magical

Near paro airport. First Dzong that you can visit when you land in Bhutan. If you lucky you can see the monk celebration and dance. Has some restrictions since also an administrative office.

Had a good time here. Lights will be lit up by 6.30pm everyday and good for photography during night time.

Rinpung Dzong is located on a steep hillside and thus, offers breathtaking views of the hills. A bridge named Nyamai Zam spanning over Paro Chhu River is also a major attraction. This Dzong houses 14 shrines and chapels which make it occupy a spot among the most prominent religious places in Bhutan.

Superb place next to river, good wooden bridge, nice guide service and good smiling monks.

Amazing view from inside as well as outside.

Lovely

A serene,picturesque place to visit in the lap of nature

Nice place to hangout. River is also very nice.

Probably the Oldest fortress in Bhutan.. Its very look and appearance itself is impressive enough to make you miss one heart beat. At night it becomes ONE OF THE WONDERS IN THE WORLD. I mean..with its white light illumination, it looks like a marvelous architectural spectacle, possible only in heaven... Almost many daytime tourists might have missed this edifice of beauty...

Beautiful

Nice place, nice people and peaceful environment.

Very peaceful place with rich history.

This is a beautiful site - dont miss it. Saw it on a Sunday and nobody was there. Beautiful temple with deeply textured floors, great paintings and fabulous architecture.

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