Rinpung Dzong

The Rinpung monastery was built on the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the year 1644. The underlying meaning of Rinpung is “the fortress of the heap of jewels”. The monastery was used on various circumstances to shield the Paro valley from invasions by Tibet. The interior of the dzong is crafted with fabulous architecture. It is built on a steep hillside with a fascinating view.

The annual Paro Tshechu is held in these monastery from 9th till the 15th of February every year. The main highlight of the Tsechu is the Thongdol, which is believed to carry away all sins from us. A thongdol is a huge thangka where embellished religious pictures of the Guru Rinpoche is displayed.

The exterior view of the monastery is a stone-paved ground where the cultural dance and the masked dances are being performed during the Tsechu and other festivals. Underneath the dzong, a traditional wooden sheltered bridge called Nyamai Zam covers the Paro Chhu. It is one of the tourist attracting site in the country.