Talo Monastery

Talo Monastery

 

Experience the pristine Talo village

Talo is located on an altitude of 2,800m above the sea level. The village enclosed with traditional houses scattered along the ridge is a stunning sight. Every household in this region has maintained a flower garden of their own adding to the beauty of the village. Apart from cleanliness and hygiene of the village, Talo is known for its beautiful women. The Royal Queen Mothers, four sister queens of the fourth King of Bhutan belongs to the Talo region.

Talo Sangnacholing Dzong

Talo Sangnacholing Dzong is built on a small plateau and has majestic view of Punakha valley with a backdrop view of daunting enormous Mountains. The architecture of the Dzong, both exterior and interior illustrates the remarkable skills of Bhutanese traditional arts and crafts. Talo Dzong holds a three-day festival every year. The festival has been held each year for over 300 years. People from all over the country congregate at the courtyard of the Dzong to see the masked dances expressed at the festival. The festival besides its religious significance is an opportunity for villagers and families to come together as a community to uphold traditional values and celebrate togetherness.