 Paro, Bhutan Travel Guide
Paro Travel Guide
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Paro is one of the tourist destinations in Bhutan. It is in fact the gateway to the country, as the airport for Bhutan is located here rather than at the capital, Thimphu, some 54 km away.
Guide to Paro Hotels
It's never easy finding the hotel that's just right for your stay. Still, by taking a little time to do your research, you increase your chance of getting a good hotel at the best price. Go through the list of hotels in Paro which we've put together, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Pick the hotel of your choice and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Yes, we show you prices from different websites, so you don't have to visit them one by one.
Taktsang Monastery, Paro, Bhutan
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More on Paro
The city of Paro is dominated by the Rinpung Dzong, a monastery overlooking the Paro Valley. This imposing building is one of the many sights in the picturesque city.
Arriving in Paro
Foreign visitors to Bhutan will arrive at Paro Airport (PBH). As all visitors will need to engage a local tour operator, your transfer between the airport and hotel will very likely to have been taken care of. Among the airlines flying to Paro includes Drunk Air, the national flag carrier of Bhutan, which flies to Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Kolkata. In addition, Buddha Air also has a service to Paro from Kathmandu.
Getting around Paro
Apart from the sights already within your itinerary, you can explore Paro by taking a taxi, which is available inside the main bazaar in the heart of town.
Dance of the Black Hats, Paro, Bhutan
Author: Stephen Shephard (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
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Places of Interest in Paro
- Drakhapo
Monastic complex where Guru Rinpoche spent two months.
- Drukgyel Dzong
Monastic fortress built to commemorate a victory against invading Tibetan forces.
- Jangsarbu Lhakhang
Temple housing a magnificent statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha.
- Kichu Lhakang
One of the 108 monasteries which legend says were miraculously built by King Songten Gampo in just one night.
- National Museum of Bhutan
Museum located within a historical watch tower displaying Bhutanese artifacts.
- Rinpung Dzong
One of the most important monastic fortresses in Bhutan.
- Taktsang Monastery
Monastery of the Tiger's Nest, one of the most impressive sights in Bhutan, the monastery is perched on a 1,200-meter cliff.
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