Trongsa
Crossroads of the Kingdom
General Information
Other Name: -, , State: Trongsa, Bhutan
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: Bhutanese and English
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: Trongsa Dzong
Best Time to Visit: September to December and March - April
International Access: -
Description
Trongsa is a town and capital of Trongsa District in central Bhutan. Located in central Bhutan, at 2180mts, this district is separated from both the east and the west by high mountain passes. Traditionally the King of Bhutan first becomes the Trongsa Penlop before being named Crown Prince and eventually King. Built on a mountain spur high above the gorges of the Mangde Chhu, the dzong controlled east-west trade for centuries. The only road connecting eastern and western Bhutan passed through the courtyard of the dzong.Location
It is in the centre of the Bhutan and four hours by drive from Wangdue PhodrangClimate
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There was an evil spirit in the area which was subdued and erected a stupa in 18th century to cover the remains. However it was later enlarged to current stupa by a royal queen mother.
Watch tower built on top of the hill to the east of Trongsa Dzong was known for safeguarding the Trongsa Dzong from internal rebellion in the past. A visit to this watch tower will provide you an insight into the historical significance of Trongsa in Bhutan''s history.
Built in 1648 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel at the place where his great-grandfather Lama Ngagi Wangchuk had erected the temple in 1543. It is one of the most aesthetic and splendid works of traditional Bhutanese architecture. It is the ancestral home of Bhutan''s Royal family and the first two hereditary kings ruled the country from this Dzong.
Bhutan Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour / BUT-02 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
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Buddhism has been the predominant religion from the 7th century and since then many saints, religious masters, mystics and scholars have visited and blessed Bhutan and its people with invaluable spiritual and cultural heritage that shapes the Bhutanese lives and history. Today, the Buddhist world, considers Bhutan with special importance as the last bastion of Mahayana Buddhism. Hundreds of sacred monasteries, stupas, religious institutions, fluttering prayer flags and prayer wheels which dot the landscapes and countryside are the strong evidence of immense living faith in Buddhism. This tour will enable you to experience the in depth spirituality and profound understanding of Mahayana Buddhism.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu
Day 6 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 7 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 8 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang
Day 11 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 12 : Punakha-Paro
Day 13 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Buddhism has been the predominant religion from the 7th century and since then many saints, religious masters, mystics and scholars have visited and blessed Bhutan and its people with invaluable spiritual and cultural heritage that shapes the Bhutanese lives and history. Today, the Buddhist world, considers Bhutan with special importance as the last bastion of Mahayana Buddhism. Hundreds of sacred monasteries, stupas, religious institutions, fluttering prayer flags and prayer wheels which dot the landscapes and countryside are the strong evidence of immense living faith in Buddhism. This tour will enable you to experience the in depth spirituality and profound understanding of Mahayana Buddhism.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu
Day 6 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 7 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 8 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang
Day 11 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 12 : Punakha-Paro
Day 13 : Paro
Bhutan Spring and Autumn Walking Tour / BUT-03 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Bhutan walking tour offer more than just visiting Dzongs, monasteries, temples, museum and other artistry centre. Such tours are specifically designed for the tourists desiring to experience more of typical Bhutanese rural lives in the farmlands, far flung monasteries and temples from the road end, beautiful landscapes, the lush green valleys, pristine environment and clean crisp air by walking across the valleys with few climbs up and down only along the gentle slopes.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu
Day 6 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 7 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 8 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang
Day 11 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 12 : Punakha-Paro
Day 13 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Bhutan walking tour offer more than just visiting Dzongs, monasteries, temples, museum and other artistry centre. Such tours are specifically designed for the tourists desiring to experience more of typical Bhutanese rural lives in the farmlands, far flung monasteries and temples from the road end, beautiful landscapes, the lush green valleys, pristine environment and clean crisp air by walking across the valleys with few climbs up and down only along the gentle slopes.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu
Day 6 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 7 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 8 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang
Day 11 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 12 : Punakha-Paro
Day 13 : Paro
Bhutan Photography Tour / BUT-04 (12 Days / 11 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Bhutan has captured both the eyes of writers and artists alike for its splendid arts and architecture and unique culture and traditions. Photography Tour is designed specifically for the clients who enjoy taking photographs of the people, typical Bhutanese houses, beautiful landscapes, fortresses, monasteries, snow capped mountains and series of exciting scenic spots. Our photo guide, who has the knowledge of the local area and understand the special needs of photographers, will accompany you to insure maximum flexibility for both planned and spontaneous photo opportunities. Some rooms in the Dzongs and monasteries have restrictions on Photography. Our guide will give you instructions of such places which are prohibited from taking photographs.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 6 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 11 : Punakha-Paro
Day 12 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Bhutan has captured both the eyes of writers and artists alike for its splendid arts and architecture and unique culture and traditions. Photography Tour is designed specifically for the clients who enjoy taking photographs of the people, typical Bhutanese houses, beautiful landscapes, fortresses, monasteries, snow capped mountains and series of exciting scenic spots. Our photo guide, who has the knowledge of the local area and understand the special needs of photographers, will accompany you to insure maximum flexibility for both planned and spontaneous photo opportunities. Some rooms in the Dzongs and monasteries have restrictions on Photography. Our guide will give you instructions of such places which are prohibited from taking photographs.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 6 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 11 : Punakha-Paro
Day 12 : Paro
Bhutan Textile Tour / BUT-05 (12 Days / 11 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Bhutan is well known for its exquisite textiles. Intricate woven patterns and designs with vibrant color and textures exhibits the unique and magnificent textile art of Bhutan that has been passed down for countless generations. Although the skills and arts of weaving are widespread, it is mostly seen in the central and eastern part of Bhutan. Weavers, almost all of whom are women, are very innovative in their designs and produce a wide range of sophisticated and beautiful textiles without the loss of the traditional character of the textile artistry. The hand woven textiles of Bhutan are being increasingly appreciated by the textile specialist, collector and user and are prized for their unmatched quality, unique designs, vibrant color and authenticity.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 6 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 11 : Punakha-Paro
Day 12 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Bhutan is well known for its exquisite textiles. Intricate woven patterns and designs with vibrant color and textures exhibits the unique and magnificent textile art of Bhutan that has been passed down for countless generations. Although the skills and arts of weaving are widespread, it is mostly seen in the central and eastern part of Bhutan. Weavers, almost all of whom are women, are very innovative in their designs and produce a wide range of sophisticated and beautiful textiles without the loss of the traditional character of the textile artistry. The hand woven textiles of Bhutan are being increasingly appreciated by the textile specialist, collector and user and are prized for their unmatched quality, unique designs, vibrant color and authenticity.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu
Day 5 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 6 : Punakha-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 11 : Punakha-Paro
Day 12 : Paro
Bird Watching Tours in Bhutan / BUT-08 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Trongsa-Bumthang-Ura-Limithang-Mongar-Bumthang-Thimphu-Paro
Despite its small size about 770 species of birds have been recorded in Bhutan and the kingdom is recognized as 221 global endemic birds areas. Within country's borders there are extraordinary range of habitats, from some of the Himalaya's most extensive and least disturbed tropical forests to cool broad leaved andbirds in bhutan towering evergreen forests of fir, hemlock and spruce. The entire country is bisected by well maintained paved road and birding especially in mid to late spring (late March to late May) is good virtually anywhere below 3,100 m. Unlike many part of Asia, one is not obliged to seek out a park or reserve or remnant patch of 'good looking' habitat, since at any stop even in the midst of farmland, exciting birds are visible. The mixed broadleaf forests are much richer, and therefore more exciting for birding, than the rather slow growing monotypic stands of blue pine and particularly chir pine.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang
Day 6 : Wangduephodrang-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang-Ura
Day 9 : Ura-Limithang
Day 10 : Limithang-Mongar
Day 11 : Mongar
Day 12 : Mongar-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Thimphu
Day 14 : Thimphu-Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Trongsa-Bumthang-Ura-Limithang-Mongar-Bumthang-Thimphu-Paro
Despite its small size about 770 species of birds have been recorded in Bhutan and the kingdom is recognized as 221 global endemic birds areas. Within country's borders there are extraordinary range of habitats, from some of the Himalaya's most extensive and least disturbed tropical forests to cool broad leaved andbirds in bhutan towering evergreen forests of fir, hemlock and spruce. The entire country is bisected by well maintained paved road and birding especially in mid to late spring (late March to late May) is good virtually anywhere below 3,100 m. Unlike many part of Asia, one is not obliged to seek out a park or reserve or remnant patch of 'good looking' habitat, since at any stop even in the midst of farmland, exciting birds are visible. The mixed broadleaf forests are much richer, and therefore more exciting for birding, than the rather slow growing monotypic stands of blue pine and particularly chir pine.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang
Day 6 : Wangduephodrang-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang-Ura
Day 9 : Ura-Limithang
Day 10 : Limithang-Mongar
Day 11 : Mongar
Day 12 : Mongar-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Thimphu
Day 14 : Thimphu-Paro
Bhutan Culture & Nature Tour / BUT-09 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Trongsa-Bumthang-Wangduephodrang-Paro
A close encounter with mysticism, culture, history and the Nature
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang
Day 6 : Wangduephodrang-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang-Wangduephodrang
Day 11 : Wangduephodrang-Paro
Day 12 : Paro
Day 13 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Trongsa-Bumthang-Wangduephodrang-Paro
A close encounter with mysticism, culture, history and the Nature
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang
Day 6 : Wangduephodrang-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang
Day 10 : Bumthang-Wangduephodrang
Day 11 : Wangduephodrang-Paro
Day 12 : Paro
Day 13 : Paro
Round Trip to Bhutan / BUT-11 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang-Mongar-Trashigang-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
A grand Bhutan tour that offers invaluable insight into the rich culture and traditions of Bhutan, accompanied by breathtaking panoramic views of snow covered Himalayan peaks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey
Day 6 : Gangtey-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang-Mongar
Day 10 : Mongar-Trashigang
Day 11 : Trashigang
Day 12 : Trashigang-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 14 : Punakha-Paro
Day 15 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang-Mongar-Trashigang-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
A grand Bhutan tour that offers invaluable insight into the rich culture and traditions of Bhutan, accompanied by breathtaking panoramic views of snow covered Himalayan peaks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey
Day 6 : Gangtey-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang-Mongar
Day 10 : Mongar-Trashigang
Day 11 : Trashigang
Day 12 : Trashigang-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 14 : Punakha-Paro
Day 15 : Paro
Bhutan Monastery Tour / BUT-12 (9 Days / 8 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Tour of Buddhist monasteries & temples of Paro, Thimphu, Trongsa, Punakha & Bumthang.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 3 : Thimphu-Trongsa
Day 4 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 5 : Bumthang
Day 6 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 7 : Punakha-Paro
Day 8 : Paro
Day 9 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Trongsa-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
Tour of Buddhist monasteries & temples of Paro, Thimphu, Trongsa, Punakha & Bumthang.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 3 : Thimphu-Trongsa
Day 4 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 5 : Bumthang
Day 6 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 7 : Punakha-Paro
Day 8 : Paro
Day 9 : Paro
Travel in Bhutan / BUT-13 (11 Days / 10 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang-Thimphu-Paro
An adventure travel in Bhutanese heartland - Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangduephodrang, Gangtey, Trongsa & Bumthang.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey
Day 6 : Gangtey-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang-Thimphu
Day 10 : Thimphu-Paro
Day 11 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang-Thimphu-Paro
An adventure travel in Bhutanese heartland - Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangduephodrang, Gangtey, Trongsa & Bumthang.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey
Day 6 : Gangtey-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang-Thimphu
Day 10 : Thimphu-Paro
Day 11 : Paro
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