Ta Dzong

The Ta Dzong, a cylindrical stone structure rising five storeys above, was built in 1652 by Chogyal Minjur Tempa after a task entrusted to him by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After more than 350 years, it has been resurrected into a classy museum which represents a tasteful mixture of tradition and modernity. There are 224 items on display including a sacred image of Sung Joenma Dorji Chang (self-spoken Vajradharna), a bronze statue of Pema Lingpa, made by himself, and a number of centuries-old treasures like dance and ritual costumes, ancient prayer books, paintings and scrolls, and textiles that holds Ta Dzong as a living museum.

A Khesar Lhakhang is dedicated to Khesar of Ling. The tower has always been a place of retreat and there are hermits in practice, The Ta Dzong is the only structure that has been restored specifically to tribute the Wangchuck dynasty as Bhutan celebrates the centenary of the Monarchy.