The National Museum (Ta Dzong) was built in 1951 as a watch tower for the Rinpung Dzong. In 1967 it was converted to National Museum. It holds fascinating collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, and many other interesting objects.

The Taksang monastery is one of the most revered places of pilgrimage in Bhutan. Dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, chose a cave on a sheer rock face to meditate and had taken the wrathful form of Guru Dorje Droloe to subdue the evil that were obstructing the spread of Buddhism in the Himalayas

The trail to the monastery climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. One can stop at the cafeteria for a rest and refreshments and continue the hike for short while until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, the facade of Taktsang monastery.

The Kyichu Monastery is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Bhutan and a popular place of pilgrimage for many Bhutanese. Lore has it that a Tibetan king called Songtsen Gompo built 108 temples in one day and Kyichu Lhakang was one of the them. Is it said that the temple of Jowo Lhakhang has roots as far as the 7th century.

The Drukgyel Dzong overlooks the beautiful Phondey village with Mount Jomolhari in the background. This Dzong (Fortress) was built in 1646 by  Zhabdrung Ngawang to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders led by Mongolion warlord, Gushri Khan. The ancient fortress served as an important defense base in the region and had captured western eyes in 1914 vide National Geography magazine. The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and was preserved as heritage site. However, it was re-commissioned to build in 2016 to commemorate the birth of Crown Prince of Bhutan. The construction is still not complete.