Upper end of the Paro Valley. This is where one starts walking
towards Jhomolhari. It's hiding just beyond the clouds. Off to the right
is the fire-damaged and abandoned Drukgyel Dzong/Fortress.
It was built in the mid-1600's to thwart any invasions from
Tibet over the Tremo La pass into the fertile Paro Valley.
It has a false entrance designed to lure and trap invaders in its
enclosed courtyard. The elevation here is about 8400 feet.

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