Rinpung Dzong, Buddhist monastery in Paro, Bhutan.
Rinpung Dzong rises against mountain slopes as a white-walled fortress complex with red bands and sloping roofs overlooking the Paro valley.
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel constructed this religious and administrative center in 1645 during his campaign to establish a unified Bhutanese state.
The annual Paro Tsechu festival fills the monastery courtyard with masked dancers performing Buddhist stories through traditional choreography and music.
Visitors can reach the monastery via a covered wooden bridge across the Pa Chhu river, with guided tours available from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The fortress contains extensive collections of ancient thangka paintings and houses both government offices and a community of 200 monks.
Location: Paro
Inception: 1645
GPS coordinates: 27.42444,89.42173
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:32
Memorial Chorten
21.8 km
Punakha Dzong
47 km
Buddha Dordenma statue
22.2 km
Tashichho Dzong
22.3 km
Chimi Lhakhang
46.5 km
Dechencholing Palace
24.5 km
Wangdue Phodrang
47.5 km
Simtokha Dzong
24.7 km
Jigme Dorji National Park
59.2 km
Kyichu Lhakhang
4.9 km
Tango Monastery
28.5 km
Motithang Takin Preserve
19.7 km
National Library of Bhutan
21.8 km
Chagri Monastery
29.5 km
Gipmochi
54.2 km
National Museum of Bhutan
604 m
Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
1.4 km
Dechen Phodrang Monastery
22.5 km
Folk Heritage Museum
21.8 km
Lingzhi Yügyal Dzong
48.2 km
Nalanda Buddhist Institute, Bhutan
41.8 km
Torsa Strict Nature Reserve
37 km
Dungkar monastery
46.4 km
Punakha Cantilever Bridge
46.9 km
Category:Punakha Suspension Bridge
47.9 km
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
47.5 km
Phari Dzong
44.1 km
Tsimasham
38 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes