Paro

Country: Bhutan | City: Paro

Top Places to Visit: Paro Dzong, Paro Museum, Drukgyal Dzong, Taktsang Monastery, Chele La Pass

Ideal Trip Duration: 3 Full Days

Nearest City: Thimpu, Punakha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Phuentsholing

Best Time to Visit : November to March

Overview

It’s quiet, serene beauty and clean air, surrounded by unleveled mountains, lush green fields and historic buildings make Paro the most popular Bhutan destination. It’s here in the city, where one can find the only international airport. Paro thus receives the highest number of tourists during the whole year.

The beautiful dzongs such as Paro and Zuri are frequently visited; monasteries and palaces such as Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Pelri Goemba, and Ugyen Pelri Palace. Some of the best places for tourism are temples and museums, such as Bondey Lhakhang, Khangkhu Lhakhang, Tago Lhakhang, Druk Choeding and the National Museum. Paro is a historic city with a quiet atmosphere, and is best explored on foot. It’s worth a walk seeing the local people’s everyday life that ultimately makes it a must-visit spot in Bhutan.