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The 10 Best Things to do in Paro, Paro District
Discover the best top things to do in Paro, Bhutan including Paro Taktsang, Rinpung Dzong, Paro River, Kyichu Lhakhang, Chele La Pass, Dzongdrakha Temple, Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point, Drukgyel Dzong, National Museum, Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge.
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1. Paro Taktsang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,317 reviews
Reviewed By chin570909 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is really the best place to visit in Bhutan! But you must be fit to hike to the temple, we took 1hr to reach mid height cafe , another 1 hour to reach viewing point, then another 30mins to climb 800steps (down and upstairs) to reach the temple!!! Amazing view and beautiful landscapes and wonderful temple sit at the side of the cliff 900m above paro valley!!!
2. Rinpung Dzong
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4.5 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By navjotd2019 - New Delhi, India
Rinpung Dzong, popularly know as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley. This Dzong is a monastery and also houses the administrative offices of the valley. The entry will require you to be with a guide and you need to pay ₹500 for the visit and guide's fee. The monastery is beautiful and you will learn a lot about Buddhism. Once you have been inside, the guide will allow you to take a stroll outside the monastery and photography is allowed only outside the Dzong. There is a vast balcony that outlooks the Paro Valley and the international airport. If you are carrying luggage, the guide will allow you to leave it outside the monastery.
3. Paro River
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By hameshaIndia - New Delhi, India
Paro Chu river meets Wang chu river at Paro town. There is a bridge each on both rivers. The walk form one bridge to the other would be one km. On many occasions we spent time with the river. Its a fast flowing mountain river and it looks different every single day based on the type of light and the cloud cover. One day it is light green, another day faint blue, a third day grey, and there are rocks perhaps in the middle and so it jumps over them and creates ripples and it flows beautifully. I don't think we have enjoyed a river as much as we enjoyed Paro River before.
4. Kyichu Lhakhang
5. Chele La Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By 12travelenthusiast - Jamshedpur, India
The Chele La Pass, situated at an altitude of 3988 metres (13083 feet) above MSL and at a distance of about 36 kms from Paro Town on the Paro-Haa highway is a must visit place in Bhutan for all tourists, who can withstand the bitter cold and the breathlessness at high altitude. This pass is the highest motorable road in Bhutan separating two valleys Paro and Haa. The journey through the road, covered with snow was very exciting and memorable with fantastic views on either side. As the sky was clear during our visit, we could see the most sacred mountain peak of Bhutan, Jumolhari , having an altitude of about 22000 feet above MSL. We did not see any human habitation in that area. Only a mobile Fast food/Tea/Coffee/Snacks vehicle was seen stationed there to cater to the needs of the visiting tourists.
6. Dzongdrakha Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By debaprasadbose - Hyderabad, India
Getting to know so much about Buddhist culture and tradition is the biggest gift I am carrying from Bhutan.So visiting this Dzong gives you a peaceful and calming effect which stays with you.
7. Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
8. Drukgyel Dzong
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 209 reviews
Though visitors cannot enter the ruins of this formerly majestic fortress, it's worth a visit for the gorgeous backdrop of Chomolhari mountain.
Reviewed By DarienBhutan
Located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan, Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649. . It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.
9. National Museum
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4.0 based on 723 reviews
This former fortress was turned into a museum in 1968.
Reviewed By 869ramakrishnanr - Mumbai, India
This is another “must-see” when in Bhutan. The museum building was damaged in the shocks of the Nepal earthquake and is under renovation. The exhibits are temporarily moved to an adjacent building. You get to see the cultural & traditional history of Bhutan as well as its bio-diversity in one place. It is good that they do not permit and bags, cameras or photography inside.
10. Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By kathyaV3404SY - Portland, United States
I loved this Beautiful suspension bridge decorated with years of ethereal prayer flags which made it a spiritual journey crossed it.
