Bhutan is the world of culture and customs. The nation's geographical seclusion has favored in protecting its authenticity. The strange country of mountains, magic, and abbeys carries the misconceptions and legends that have interested the curious explorers from the around the world. The nation's ancient grandeur can be seen in the maintained types in the abbeys, Dzongs, and museums. One such Bhutan sightseeing location is National Museum of Paro in western Bhutan. So, while on your trip to Paro Bhutan, do not forget to add National museum on your unmissable things to do in Paro Bhutan.
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So, here are the engaging realities about National Museum of Bhutan.
1. Ta Dzong, a former watchtower
Ta Dzong is the National Museum of Bhutan. It is a cultural museum and is located above Paro Ringpung Dzong. The significance of "Ta Dzong" is "Watchtower". Really, it was built to function as a fortress and a watchtower in order to protect Paro Ringpung Dzong.
2. Ta Dzong was integrated in the 16th century:
Ta Dzong was established in 1649 by the very first Penlop or governor of Paro. Ta Dzong served as a watchtower and protected Ringpung Dzong from all the intrusions.
3. The resemblance of sun and the moon, signifying triumph:
Ta Dzong is round in shape and it has 7 floorings. The design of the building is distinct as it is circular and has the shape of a conch shell. The dimensions of the stone walls of the tower are 2.5 meters wide. The structure of the building also resembles the union of the sun (circular) and the moon (crescent). This union is believed to be the epitome of popularity and success.
4. Accommodation and the prison:
Previously, Ta Dzong functioned as the lodging to Bhutanese soldiers. On the other hand, it also acted as a prison for the hostages or competing soldiers at the exact same time.
5. Repair and declaration of the National Museum:
Under the command of His Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, Ta Dzong was formally reopened and reconstructed as the museum in 1968.
6. Preserver and promoter of GNH:
As a National Museum, Ta Dzong assistance in contributing to one of the 4 pillars of Gross National Happiness (GNH), by being as a promoter and preserver of Bhutanese cultural values, way of lives, and architectures.
Contents and aspects of the National Museum-Ta Dzong, Paro Bhutan:
The museum has various galleries which outstandingly includes different maintained categories such as pre-history, sociology, manuscript, fabrics, paintings, decorative arts, bronzes, epigraphic items, philatelic products, and numismatics, and more.
7. Star of the Museum (Abstract):
One of the mystical and interesting products that are protected in the National Museum is am the egg of a mule. Lots of doubts and questions occur in our mind that whether the mule had actually laid an egg, however for the Bhutanese, it has been awe-inspiring to have actually maintained such a precious thing kept in National Museum. There is no any written record of its origin, its presence has been generally gathered from the narrative history from those who understood it the finest.
8. Ground Floor (Farming Implements, vessels, and pots):
Number of big vessels and farming carries out are lined up near the exit on the ground flooring. These tools are essentially used for cooking food and storing water for enormous events. The large vessels of copper and bronze were utilized by rich households.
9. First Floor (Arms and Armour, Cane and Bamboo Products):
First flooring includes both modern and standard weapons such as; swords, cannons, weapons, and bows and arrows. The weapons in the first room were the presents from the foreign diplomats to the third and fourth kings of Bhutan on the celebration of their respective crownings. Other weapons of war on exhibit are rifles, knives, swords, shields, and helmets.
10. 2nd Floor (Natural History and Ritual objects on display screen):
Third Floor (Zhabdrung Gallery, Numismatic proofs, Clothing and Jewelry collection), Fourth Floor (Prehistoric and Religious Items), Fifth Floor (The Chapel of the Wealth Deity and Thangkas, i.e., scroll; paintings on fabric), Sixth Floor (The Chapel of the Tree of Merit and Bhutanese Stamps). So, come and see for yourself the components that prefer the myths and legends, which contradict with modernity.
11. National Museum, Ta Dzong visiting hours:
The opening hour of National Museum is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sundays. Photography is strictly forbidden inside the museum, but you can take photos of the Ta Dzong and its properties.
12. How to reach Ta Dzong from Paro:
You can either drive to the museum from the town, or you can stroll to the museum. It will take about 20 minutes stroll from downtown Paro.
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