A town that holds high historical and political value in the Land of Thunder Dragons, Trongsa sits atop an enchanting ridge in the central part of Bhutan. This historical town was once the seat of power of Bhutan’s Wangchuck Dynasty that ruled the country in 1907. Even till date, there is a political tradition that the heirs to the throne of Bhutan should first become the ‘penlop’ (governor in local language) or Trongsa.
A town that overlooks the captivating gorges of Mangde Chhu, Trongsa is also economically very important to Bhutan. This is the region that connects eastern and western parts of the country.
This town has several impressive tourist attraction points. The Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa Watchtower, and Museum are some of the must visit tourist attractions in Trongsa. Also, come December or January, this town hosts a five days’ festival called the ‘Trongsa Tsechu’ to commemorate the arrival of Guru Rimpoche in the 8th century.
