Zuri Dzong Hike
Sonam Dendup • May 29, 2020
The Zuri Dzong hike is a leisurely 1 ½ hour hike
The Zuri Dzong hike is a leisurely 1 ½ hour hike with the most picturesque view of the Paro valley. Starting from the National Museum, it is a gradual and leisurely hike through cypress and pine trees with spectacular and almost aerial views of the Rinpung Dzong and the valley.
The views of the valley is even more beautiful after crossing the Zuri Dzong. Though considered one of the oldest Dzongs in the country, the Zuri Dzong is not an administrative center, however houses the finest collection of ancient murals and paintings. Due to its location on a hill top the spot is a photographer’s paradise for the valley and the mountain vistas especially during sunrise and sunset. It is another short gradual climb downhill till the road point.
Through this undisturbed tropical, sub-tropical and Alpine regions of virgin forests, waterfalls and lakes, highland nomadic villages, undisturbed nature and views of the Greater Himalayas and Snow Capped Peaks, Bhutan offers some of the best trekking experiences all year round.
The view from there is the panoramic sight of almost all the tallest Himalayan Mountain of Bhutan like majestic Gangkar Puensum, formidable Table Mountain and Tiger Mountain. As it is located at the top, the view of the Himalayan ranges is better than anywhere in the area, even as compared to famous Dochula Pass.
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Clinging on a huge rock towards the north end of the Tang valley lies the Thowa Drak Hermitage just like the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. From the valley or road point it is a stiff 3 hours hike uphill through the serene and peaceful forest. Sweeping views of the Tang valley and the landscape can be enjoyed along the way with a bird’s eye view from the main site.
A quick visit to the Swiss Cheese Factory and Brewery is a refreshing alternative after visiting many temples and religious sites in the Bumthang valley. The Factory was started in the late 1960’s by a Swiss national Mr Fritz Maurer who visited Bhutan and settled in Bumthang.