Paro Dzongs
The dzong was built on the foundations of a monastery. Two temples, in particular, have excellent woodcarvings on the beams. The National Museum in Ta dzong has spectacular thangkas and an extensive philatelic collection.

Punakha Dzong
The dzong houses the embalmed body of its founder, sacred artifacts and war material. The “hundred-pillar hall” has exceptional paintings.

Simtoka Dzong
It has one of the largest monastic schools in the country and is the home of the Institute for Language and Culture Studies. Some of the paintings inside the dzong are said to be amongst the oldest and most beautiful in Bhutan.

Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
Legend has it that while choosing a location, four ravens flew out from this spot in four different directions. This was seen as an auspicious sign, representing the spread of religion to four points of the compass.