Located on a ridge overlooking the serene Tang valley, the Ugyencholing Palace turned Museum is a beautiful complex including a 3 star Heritage House offering food and lodge within the premises.

Belonging to a local royalty the palace has remained in the same family for generations and this palace turned museum provides a rare glimpse into the life styles and conditions of landed gentry/royalty before the abolition of serfdom through social reforms in the 1950’s. At the Museum, one can also take a guided tour of the Palace to get a feel of what life was like in rural Bhutan over the past 200 years with well-preserved ancient artifacts and artworks on display.

For hikers, there is an alternate route that is about 90 minutes hike from the valley floor till the Palace. The hike is through traditional houses and colorful fields. If interested one can visit few of the houses, interact with the farmers/villagers and help out in the farm.