Paro
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Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area. In addition, the Paro Valley is wide and verdant and is recognized as one of the most beautiful in all Bhutan. You may prefer to stay in Paro if you are someone who is fond of nature and would like to have a quiet and peaceful time. However, apart from the main street (which is constructed of traditional wooden structures), the bazaar area is a nondescript hodgepodge of concrete buildings that is totally bereft of charm and character. Along with Jakar and Punakha, Paro forms the 'golden triangle' of popular tourist destinations in Bhutan. Paro is the site of the nation's sole international airport: 27.40888989.4205561 Paro Airport (PBH ). Deep inside a narrow valley, Paro is often cited as the airport with the most difficult approach in the world; the descent does entail a flight path very close to mountain peaks, which can be unnerving for those on their maiden flight into the airport. Paro is served by two airlines, Druk Air, and Bhutan Airlines, which fly routes between Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Siliguri, Singapore, and Gaya (from Nov to March only).
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Multiple OptionsParo is the site of the nation's sole international airport: 27.40888989.4205561 Paro Airport (PBH ). Deep inside a narrow valley, Paro is often cited as the airport with the most difficult approach in the world; the descent does entail a flight path very close to mountain peaks, which can be unnerving for those on their maiden flight into the airport. Paro is served by two airlines, Druk Air, and Bhutan Airlines, which fly routes between Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Siliguri, Singapore, and Gaya (from Nov to March only). Taxis from Thimphu are easy to find at the 'bus booking', and potential customers will be approached by taxi drivers. The journey takes between 45 and 60 mins. Nu300 for a shared taxi. Nu1,200 for reserved one. Expect to pay more for early morning taxis to Paro Airport. (October 2025). As the main tourist sites in Paro are spread out throughout the valley, a vehicle is required to get around. Taxis are available for hire inside the main bazaar....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
As the main tourist sites in Paro are spread out throughout the valley, a vehicle is required to get around. Taxis are available for hire inside the main bazaar.
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white and brown concrete house on rocky mountain during daytime
Drukgyel Dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Ngawang Namgyel, Zhabdrung Rinpoche, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet. In the early 1950s, Drukgyal Dzong was almost completely destroyed by fire. Reconstruction works began in 2016 to celebrate the birth of The Gyalsey, as well as to commemorate two other significant events, namely, the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche. The dzong is rebuilt and reinstated to its former glory.
The Dzong Monastery in Bhutan Himalayas mountain. The Dzong Monastery in Bhutan Asia one of the largest monestary in Asiawith the landscape and mountains background, Bhutan
man in red robe walking on hallway
Bhutan's iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Paro Taktsang is an ancient sacred Buddhist monastery built against the cliff side in Paro, Bhutan. It was first built in 1692. It is a popular pilgrimage sites among the Buddhists and a top tourist destination in Bhutan.
Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
Traditional House in Paro Town, Bhutan
a man is holding a bow and aiming it
white and brown concrete house on rocky mountain during daytime
Drukgyel Dzong was probably built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Ngawang Namgyel, Zhabdrung Rinpoche, to commemorate victory over an invasion from Tibet. In the early 1950s, Drukgyal Dzong was almost completely destroyed by fire. Reconstruction works began in 2016 to celebrate the birth of The Gyalsey, as well as to commemorate two other significant events, namely, the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to Bhutan in 1616 AD and the birth year of Guru Rinpoche. The dzong is rebuilt and reinstated to its former glory.
The Dzong Monastery in Bhutan Himalayas mountain. The Dzong Monastery in Bhutan Asia one of the largest monestary in Asiawith the landscape and mountains background, Bhutan