Paro
Paro: The Valley of Sacred Wonders
Where Your Journey Into the Kingdom Begins
Paro is one of Bhutan’s most stunning and important valleys. Paro valley is surrounded by forested mountains, beautiful rice fields, and traditional villages; it is many visitors’ first and/or last impression of Bhutan which stays with them after their departure.
Paro valley is home to the only international airport in Bhutan and the famous Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) Monastery. Paro valley represents the peacefulness and serenity of the Himalayas while integrating aspects of spiritual significance, picturesque scenery and traditional Bhutanese culture.
Spiritual Icons: Landmarks of Devotion
Paro has some of the most important shrines in the Himalayan Region; we offer to you these treasures through personalized service.
Paro Taktsang
Located 900m above the valley floor on a sudden rise of a sheep cliff, it is considered the most renowned area of Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown here on a tigress in the 8th century. Enjoy a slow, relaxed, and aware trek through a pine forest draped with prayer flags.
Rinpung Dzong
Fortress on a Heap of Jewels – Built in 1644 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, this massive fortress is a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture. It serves as both a monastery and the administrative center of the valley.
Kyichu Lhakhang
One of the two original temples of Bhutan, built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. It features some of the world’s most compelling magical orange trees that produce fruit all year long, radiating a feeling of true peace.
National Museum
Located in a circular 17th-century watchtower. The Museum displays more than 1,500 years of cultural heritage, including exquisite thangkas, authentic masks from festivals, and uniquely, a horse egg.
Adventure & the Great Outdoors
Adventurers can get breathtaking views from high up in the hills surrounding Paro.
Chele La Pass
This hike is considered challenging, but it rewards you with a 3-hour climb to reach a monastery built in the 13th century, perched high above a beautiful valley.
Drukgyel Dzong
Situated on the northern side of Thimphu’s valley, these two monasteries serve as institutions of higher Buddhist study. The hike between them takes you through lush oak and rhododendron forests, and because of how picturesque it is, many people go for the bird watching and take photographs.