Paro
The Country’s Only International Airport
Overview
Paro district is in the west of capital, Thimphu. It is the valley of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Northwest of here are the remains of a defensive fortress, Drukgyel Dzong, dating from the 17th century and 7th century Kichu Lhakhang is just few minutes’ drive from small beautiful Paro town.
Elevation: 2,200 m
Population: 11,448 (2017)
Things To Do
Places To Visit
Things To Do
- Tiger’s nest Hike
- Farmhouse Experience
- Traditional Hot Stone Bath
- Bumrda Camp
- Chelela Hike
- Cycling to Sangchoekor
- Whitewater Rafting
- Arts & Crafts
Places To Visit
- Bumdra
- Chelela Pass
- Dongkola Monastery
- Drugyel Dzong
- Dumetse Lhakhang
- Dzongdrakha Monastery
- Kichu Lhakhang
- Paro Dzong
- Sangachoekhor Monastery
- Paro Museum
- Tiger’s Nest
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