It is the winter capital of Bhutan and 52 km far away from Thimpu. With patchwork fields, willow glades, murmuring trout filled streams and scattered hamlets, Paro is one of the most attractive valleys of Bhutan. Bursting with colour and tradition, this tiny town is overlooked by a dramatic Dzong, while hamlets and isolated farms dot the countryside.
Upon arrival at Paro airport, your Bhutan tour guide will receive you there and drive to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan. En route, we pass the Tachog Lhakhang iron bridge. After check in hotel and in the afternoon, we visit the National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma Statue,Takin Sanctuary, Zilukha Nunnery and Thimphu Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress.
Thimphu Tour visit the Folk Heritage Museum and the National Painting School. In the afternoon, we will drive to Paro, where a local farm house visit is scheduled for you.
After breakfast, we’ll hike up to Taktsang monastery, an important Buddhist religious site and temple complex perched on the edge of upper Paro Valley. It is also known as the Tiger’s Nest. The spectacular view along the way and the historical sites draw many tourists to this imposing monastery. There are also a number of temples scattered along the route. Later we’ll turn to the Paro Dzong, a large Buddhist monastery and fortress, which is considered the best example of Bhutanese architecture. Now it also houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices. On the hill above the Dzong stands an ancient watchtower called Ta Dzong, which is also the National Museum of Bhutan.
Breakfast and transfer to Paro airport to get your flight back to Kathmandu or on your other travel destination. Thanks for taking our tour
Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.
The best time to visit Paro is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is pleasant, and the skies are clear, offering stunning views of the Himalayas.
Some of the must-visit attractions in Paro include the Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, and the National Museum of Bhutan.
Yes, all tourists visiting Bhutan need a visa. The visa must be arranged through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, and you will need to book a tour package to obtain the visa.
A typical 4-day Paro tour package includes accommodation in a hotel, meals, transportation within Bhutan, entry fees to attractions, and the services of a licensed Bhutanese tour guide.
Paro is located at an altitude of around 2,200 meters (7,200 feet), which may cause altitude sickness in some individuals. It is advisable to acclimatize slowly, drink plenty of water, and avoid strenuous activity upon arrival.
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