Paro Dzong-
This Dzong is a 16th century fine piece of architecture located above the Paro River, the foundation of which was laid by Guru Rinpoche. Paro Dzong is also known as Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress that sits on a heap of jewels".

Punakha-
This Dzong was the ancient capital of the Himalayan kingdom and was built in 1637. From Thimphu, the present capital of Bhutan it takes just over two hours to reach Punakha Dzong. Located between two rivers this Dzong was devastated by fire and glacial floods. However it was restored perfectly later.

Dzongkhag (Thimpu)-
Thimpu needs no introduction. This largest town of Bhutan with a population of approximately 100,000 people became the capital of Bhutan in 1961. From Paro airport it is about one and half hour drive to Thimpu. Thimpu boasts of having Bhutan’s first four-lane expressway constructed over two flyover bridges.

Trashichodzong-
This Dzong was built in 1216 and functions as the seat of government and headquarters of the clergy. Trashichodzong suffered three major fires but was rebuilt three times and finally in 1960 it was enlarged.

Trongsa-
It is a central district of Bhutan and the ancestral home of Bhutan’s royal family. The highlight of this Dzong are the temples, corridors, offices and living quarters of monks and its architecture has been preserved till today through professional restoration.
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