National Museum of Bhutan

National Museum of Bhutan

a watchtower and an exhibition of Bhutanese culture

Location: 

Ta Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Duration: 

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. National Museum of Bhutan
  2. Ta Dzong: watchtower above Paro Dzong
  3. Paro Dzong: traditional governmental seat
  4. Exhibition: local traditions, culture, festivals
  5. Oddities: an egg allegedly legged by a mule

Image sources

  1. Paro Dzong
  2. Entrance to the Museum
  3. Huge prayer roll
  4. Restauration
  5. Stone stairs

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