Ta Dzong Museum
Ta Dzong Museum
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Toni N
Incline Village, NV145 contributions
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 18 June 2018
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Minoutaiwan
Taipei, Taiwan147 contributions
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 19 April 2017
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mikeej99
Santa Barbara, CA133 contributions
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 17 February 2020
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Let's Go Sightseeing
Noida, India2,914 contributions
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!
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 13 April 2018
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Walter1945
Zurich, Switzerland99 contributions
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 15 May 2017
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JWP23
Bromley, United Kingdom73 contributions
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 7 March 2017
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gitanjali m
Mumbai, India554 contributions
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 29 July 2016
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Shirin B
Kampala, Uganda153 contributions
June 2016 • Family
The museum is located inside the tower and in itself is a unique experience. The relics and heritage kept here is worth a visit especially the ancient history attached to each one of the relics. I especially liked the history, legend associated with the Raven crown.
Written 13 July 2016
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Mars1964
Vadnais Heights, MN475 contributions
Dec 2014 • Business
A national and historical fort that served as the watch tower to guard Rinpung Dzong.
The National Museum has impressive collections of Buddhist scriptures, murals, Bhutanese textiles, crafts, armors and philatelic (stamp) collections.
The National Museum has impressive collections of Buddhist scriptures, murals, Bhutanese textiles, crafts, armors and philatelic (stamp) collections.
Written 10 January 2015
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Susan L
Tucson, AZ182 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
The dzong was huge and is larger than the Punakha dzong but needs some repairs and paint touchup.
What was interesting for us was all the monks in the courtyard, some milling about, some talking in small groups, some carrying large tins of fuel for the butter lamps, and some playing music behind the facade for the imminent prayers/ceremony.
What was interesting for us was all the monks in the courtyard, some milling about, some talking in small groups, some carrying large tins of fuel for the butter lamps, and some playing music behind the facade for the imminent prayers/ceremony.
Written 28 December 2013
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