Paro Sightseeing Places

Paro Sightseeing places will be the first sightseeing places to see in Paro. Paro is the only international airport and only Bhutan flights operate. No international flights operate but international can get clearance from civil aviation of Bhutan. Bhutan Airlines or Tashi Airlines and Druk Air fly in and out of Paro.

Paro Sightseeing places will be best because of Tiger’s Nest. The monument is considered the best in Bhutan. Kyichu Lhakhang is the oldest temple in Paro. Rinpung Dzong is located on the hilltop facing Paro Town. Day excursion to Haa Valley will find you the highest motorable road pass(Chelela pass), which is measuring 3988 meters.

Evening time you can enjoy a live show of music at Namgay Artisanal Brewery where you get the real taste of Bhutanese beer. Visitors opting for Day Hikes can visit nearby areas of Paro Valley. Day hikes in Paro can be done. On the way to Thimphu, you can visit Tachog Lhakhang on the riverside of Paro River before crossing Paro District

Bumdra Hike

The trek will take a minimum of 3 days and an overnight halt in the camp.  You got set up tents and facilities already there. But If you want to return the same day it will be hectic and tough.

Zuri Hike

Zuri hike is famous for its stunning panoramic view of the entire Paro Valley. The Zuri hike is to reach Zuri Dzong. It takes approximately 1.5 hours from National Museum. If you are staying in Uma Resort it takes an hour to reach. It’s a leisure hike through the cypress and pine trees of Paro Valley. If you want further more hike from there you can also hike up north from Gonsaka Lhakhang or the Paro Taa Dzong. Zuri Dzong is an ancient fortress. It is considered one of the oldest fortresses, this ancient fortress dates back to 1352. Paro people consider the dzong as a local protector deity.

There are more hiking trails like Chumphu Ney Hike, Drakarpo Hike, Dzongdrakha Hike, Jele Dzong Hike, Sangchokhor Hike, Taktsang Monastery Hike.