Drukgyel Dzong is located at the end of the paved road, 14kms from Paro town was built in the year 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in 1644. Once the Tibetan invasions are over, this Dzong became a major trade route with Bhutanese and the Tibetans. Drukgyel Dzong was use as an administrative center until 1951, when the fire destroyed it. On clear days, the view of Mt. Jhomolhari can be seen. The meaning of this dzong ‘Druk’ (Bhutan) ‘gyel’ (victory). …dzong of victory.
In 2016, to celebrate the birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, as well as to commemorate two other significant events, namely, the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche, the Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay announced that the Dzong will be rebuilt and reinstated to its former glory. The announcement and ground breaking ceremony took place a day after the Prince was born and now the construction work is in full swing.
Anyone who visit Bhutan must spare some time to visit this dzong and get to know the history and importance associated wit it. Your guide will explain you in details and we wait for your visit to this Dzong – Drukgyel Dzong.