Paro is where most journeys into Bhutan begin. The broad, river-fed valley holds Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum in the old Ta Dzong watchtower and Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the country's oldest temples. High above it all, Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest, clings to a cliff roughly 900 metres above the valley floor and is reached by a steady half-day hike through pine forest.
Best Time to Visit
March to May, September to November
How to Reach
Paro International Airport is in the valley itself, with flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra and Guwahati. By road, Paro is about 5 to 6 hours from the border town of Phuentsholing.
