In the centre of Bhutan and four hours by road from Wangdue Phodrang Trongsa offers a welcome rest to travellers. Like almost all towns in Bhutan, the Dzong, dominates the valley, dwarfing the surrounding buildings. About five miles before Trongsa, the road winds around a cliff and takes a sharp turn to the left. The view is one of the most beautiful sights and one from which you will never tire. Sloping down the contour of a ridge stands the many-levelled Trongsa Dzong, built in 1648. It takes at least another 20 minutes from the view-point before you arrive in Trongsa proper. The dzong acts as a defensive fortress. Trongsa is the ancestral home of the Royal Family. The Crown Prince of Bhutan traditionally becomes the Penlop or Governor of Trongsa before being crowned King.

Trongsa dzong is an impregnable fortress. The dzong itself is a labrinth of temples, corridors and offices holding court over the local community. It is built on many levels into the sides of the hill and can be seen from every approach heralding its strength as a defensive stronghold. Ta Dzong, or the watchtower which once guarded the dzong from internal rebellion, stands impressively above the dzong and provides a visitor with more insight into the historical significance of Trongsa in Bhutan’s history.

Trongsa is one of the quaintest of all Bhutanese towns. The town’s vista is traditional in appreance as the wooden slatted houses line up together on the side of the hill. The local population weaves its own textiles from hand-dyed wool.

Accommodation in Trongsa

SHERUBLING LODGE
The lodge is a simple but charming retreat located high on a ridge overlooking the spectacular Trongsa Dzong. Guests can sip a beverage on the lawn while savouring vast panaromas of th gorge and the snow clad peaks that separate the high elevations of the North with the sub-tropical jungles of the South.

In the foreground is the ancient town of Trongsa and the largest of Bhutan’s renowed dzongs. First built in 1648, the Trongsa Dzong is home to a large community of monks.
Room Capacity: 14 Rooms

Facilities

• Dining Room
• Bar
• Attached Bathrooms
• Money Exchange
• IDD Telephone

Telephone:
975-3-2116

Fax:
975-3-21107