A colourful city with plentiful stories, Paro is also known with the name of Dzongka. The city sits calmly in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. Here you can find everything from beautiful looking monasteries to traditional architecture. A holiday to Paro bestows an unforgettable experience with some extraordinary facets of life which are simple yet unique.
Taktsang Monastery The name of Taktsang Monastery always remains in the itinerary of every traveller visiting Paro. The Monastery sits on the edge of a soaring cliff and is believed to be the unofficial symbol of Bhutan. Take a 2-3 hours long journey to reach this monastery. It is said that Guru Rinpoche, the Father of Bhutanese Buddhism, visited here from Tibet on the back of a tigress and meditated. Since then the place has seamless religious importance and charms everyone with its matchless nature all around. Visitors need a special permit to enter into this monastery.
Rimpung Dzong If you are a devotee of architecture, then Rimpung Dzong should be on your bucket list. This huge fortress takes you through some of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture. It can be accessed by crossing a covered bridge. Here the famous annual Paro Tshechu Festival is celebrated which sees thousands of travellers and locals.
Drukgyel Dzong Drukgyel Dzong is another wonderful treasure trove of Paro marking the win of Bhutan over the invading Tibetan forces. Although most of the fort is in ruins today, travellers visit here to explore views of the surrounding nature from here.
National Museum of Bhutan The National Museum of Bhutan tells you a lot about the legendary past of the country. Visit here to eye a remarkable collection of old coins, stamps, ancient weapons as well as Bhutanese art and artefacts. The most spectacular display here is the moon’s surface which was brought by Neil Armstrong on the earth.
Chele La Pass Ditch the crowds and experience the solace of nature at the Chele La Pass. It is just 2 hours drive from Paro. If you visit here during winter months, you will spot frozen rivers, waterfalls, alpine flowers and snow all around. Lucky ones can spot grazing Himalayan yaks too from a distance.
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How to Reach Paro Paro has an international airport just 7 kilometres away from the city. From here, numerous taxi services are available to reach the place of your choice. Those taking road travel can board a bus from Phuntsholing Bus Stand to Paro.
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