Oct. 17 Paro the impressive Ta Dzong, the watchtower of the Paro Dzong which now houses the National Museum. The museum is an important center for the preservation of Bhutanese artifacts, culture and history. It contains marvelous and colorful collections of traditional handicrafts, ancient weapons, religious costumes, thangkhas, stamps, and even a gallery of stuffed animals. This stop provides a good introduction to Bhutan while our bodies get acclimated to the 8000’ elevation.