Paro

Stunning mountain scenery and lush valley views coupled with ancient monasteries and temples make Paro a sought-after holiday destination away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Things To See & Do

Paro Taktsang Tigers Nest

Paro Taktsang Tigers Nest

Sacred Buddhist Monastery
Known as Tiger’s Nest, Paro Taktsang is a Buddhist monastery carved in to the side of a cliff at an altitude of 3,120 metres, and surrounded by mountains and valleys.

2+ hours

Suggested Time

National Museum of Bhutan

National Museum of Bhutan

Bhutanese Cultural Museum
Established in 1968, the National Museum of Bhutan has a collection of old coins, stamps and ancient weapons, along with Bhutanese art and artefacts spanning over 1,500 years.

2 hours

Suggested Time

Rinpung Dzong

Rinpung Dzong

Fortress Buddhist Monastery
Belonging to the Drukpa Kagyu School of Buddhism, Rinpung Dzong is a fortress and monastery that houses the district monastic body and government administrative offices.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Dzongdrakha Temple

Dzongdrakha Temple

Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Similar in design to Paro Taktsang, Dzongdrakha Temple overlooks the Paro valley and is believed to be the site where the Tibetan lama Gongpo Dorji meditated.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Kyichu Lhakhang

Kyichu Lhakhang

Ancient Buddhist Temple
Built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, Kyichu Lhakhang is considered to be one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

15th Century Bridge
Built by Tibetan master Thangtong Gyalpo in the early 1400s, Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge is an iron-chain hanging bridge across the Paro River that leads to the Tachogang Temple.

30 minutes

Suggested Time

Drukgyal Dzong

Drukgyal Dzong

17th Century Monastery
Said to date back to 1649, the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong fortress and Buddhist monastery set against the Jomolhari mountain are still visible from a distance.

15 minutes

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Paro

Perfect year round destination

  • MAR-MAY | SEP-NOV

    Peak Season

  • DEC-FEB

    Moderate Season

  • JUN-AUG

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with clear days.
  • Things You'll Love:The festivals and lush valley views.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Paro Tshechu FestivalApril

Black Necked Crane FestivalNovember

Jomolhari Mountain FestivalOctober

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Flight to Paro Airport

2h 45m . One way

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₹25,021

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Flight to Kathmandu Airport, then Flight to Paro Airport

4h 10m . One way

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₹27,491

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Stay in Paro

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3 STAR HOTELS

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Average Price

₹7,239

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Hotel Khamsum

Hotel Khamsum

Paro City Center

₹2,548

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Kichu Resort Paro

Kichu Resort Paro

Paro City Center

₹13,849

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Taktsangri-La

Taktsangri-La

Drugyel Dzong

₹5,322

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4 STAR HOTELS

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Average Price

₹13,276

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Nak-Sel Boutique Hotel & Spa

Nak-Sel Boutique Hotel & Spa

Paro City Center

₹27,696

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Tshongdu Boutique

Tshongdu Boutique

Paro City Center

₹2,361

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The Tiger Nest Camp

The Tiger Nest Camp

Satsam Chorten

₹9,771

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5 STAR HOTELS

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Average Price

₹29,113

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COMO Uma Paro

COMO Uma Paro

Paro City Center

₹43,742

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Hotel Kaachi Grand

Hotel Kaachi Grand

Paro City Center

₹11,541

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Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront

Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront

Shaba

₹32,058

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