Young monk at Paro Dzong
A young monk entering one of the wonderfully carved and painted doorways in Paro Dzong.
About this place:
Paro Rinpung Dzong was built in the mid 17th century to protect against invasion by Tibet. Dzongs originally served three purposes: fortress, local administrative center, and monastery. The great Paro Tsechu (festival) is held here every spring.
Paro, Paro Dzongkhag, BT
Discovered by Frans & Claire van der Lee
on 9 April 2008.
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