| Trongsa ཀྲོང་ གསར | ||
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| State | Bhutan | |
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| Altitude | 2,800 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 3.500 (2005 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 975 | |
| Time zone | UTC 6 | |
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Trongsa (ཀྲོང་ གསར) is a city of Central Bhutan known as the eastern gateway to the country.
To know
Trongsa is one of the most historic cities in Bhutan and it is here that the first monastery was built in 1543.
The city's dzong is particularly impressive and is often described as a dragon flying over mountain peaks. Built in 1644, it served as the original seat of power of the House of Wangchuck before it became the ruling dynasty of Bhutan in 1907. All the kings of Bhutan are the first to receive the title of penlop (governor) of Trongsa, also the first and second kings ruled from this city.
The main bazaar is an elegant street of traditional white three-story houses. It is a good place to break the journey from Thimphu to Jakar.
How to orient yourself
Trongsa: full screen map.
How to get
By car
It is located in the center of the town, about 100 km from Punakha.
By bus
Trongsa is approximately six hours by bus from Thimphu and two hours from Jakar.
How to get around
Trongsa is a small town, so it's easy to walk every distance.
What see
- Trongsa dzong. Built in 1644 and located on the top of an impressive hill, this dzong gives an impressive view of the surroundings that stretches for miles.
- Thruepang Palace. The palace was built by the second king and was the birthplace of the third. It is currently used by the reigning monarchs during official visits to Trongsa. The building is closed to the public and like many of the primitive palaces it is unattractive, but from an architectural and historical point of view it is still worth a visit.
- [link not working]Trongsa Tower (Ta Dzong), ☎ 975 3-521130, fax: 975 3-521501.
Students 5 Nu., Residents 20 Nu., Tourists SAARC 50 Nu. and foreign tourists 200 Nu. (February 2017). 
Mon-Fri 10: 00-16: 30 (in summer) and 10: 00-15: 30 (in winter). An attractive and modern museum in a historic tower.
Students 5 Nu., Residents 20 Nu., Tourists SAARC 50 Nu. and foreign tourists 200 Nu. (February 2017). 
Mon-Fri 10: 00-16: 30 (in summer) and 10: 00-15: 30 (in winter). An attractive and modern museum in a historic tower.Events and parties
- Trongsa Tshechu. Held in the dzong.
What to do
Shopping
- Handicraft (on the main road, just off the roundabout). Phuntso Wangmo's shop has a small selection of handmade items such as woven cloth and wooden bowls.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Most direct buses from Thimphu to Jakar stops here for lunch, so there are plenty of places to eat on the main street.
Where stay
Average prices
- Yangkhil Resort (Tashipang), ☎ 975 3 521-417. A modern hotel offering uninterrupted views of Trongsa Dzong.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Jakar - Two or three hours drive from Trongsa.
