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The Royal Heritage Museum / Ta Dzong

Tashi Wangmo • September 8, 2020

The National Musuem of Trongsa

Located above the Trongsa Dzong stands the formidable Watch Tower which has now been converted into a state of the art Museum. The Watch Tower was built in 1652 and in the olden days, the Ta Dzong or the Watch Tower had been guarding the Dzong and the surrounding villages from possible invasions. The Dzong was converted into a Royal Heritage Museum in 2008 and is dedicated to the Monarchs of Bhutan. The different galleries tell stories of ancient Bhutan and of the Kings and their achievements. A stroll inside the Museum will give an insight into the significance of Trongsa as the stronghold in the history of Bhutan. The Museum has many important artifacts including the Raven Crown of the Second King (Jigme Wangchuck), two scroll of the Oath of Allegiance to King Jigme Wangchuck and many other important religious artifacts.


Photography is not allowed inside the Museum so one has to capture everything with the eyes and enjoy the stroll capturing the intriguing history of Bhutan.

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