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2 Forts to Explore in Paro

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Paro
The district that contains the only internation airport in Bhutan- Paro international airport.

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Forts to Explore in Paro

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Drugyel Dzong
Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan. The dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Ngawang Namgyal, Zhabdrung Rinpoche, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.
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Rinpung Dzongkhag
A large Buddhist monastery and fortress. It houses the district's Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro.

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