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Place details
- Region
- སྤ་རོ་རྫོང་ཁག་
- Country
- འབྲུག་ཡུལ།
- Population
- 11,448
- Timezone
- Asia/Thimphu
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Travel guide
Understand
Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area. In addition, the Paro Valley is wide and verdant and is recognized as one of the most beautiful in all Bhutan. You may prefer to stay in Paro if you are someone who is fond of nature and would like to have a quiet and peaceful time. However, apart from the main street (which is constructed of traditional wooden structures), the bazaar area is a nondescript hodgepodge of concrete buildings that is totally bereft of charm and character. Along with Jakar and Punakha, Paro forms the 'golden triangle' of popular tourist destinations in Bhutan.
Get around
As the main tourist sites in Paro are spread out throughout the valley, a vehicle is required to get around. Taxis are available for hire inside the main bazaar.
See
thumb|300px|Taktsang Monastery thumb|300px|Drukgyel Dzong
Do
Paro Tshechu - a religious festival normally held around Feb-Mar Trek to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger's Nest) - A three-hour trek up to the monastery located high on a vertical cliff. The path is quite clear once you reach the starting point, also there are a lot of people going to/coming back from the same. The trek takes you through very lush green forested areas and very scenic points. Do converse with co-trekkers, especially locals and llamas (monks), as this is a very good way of knowing/understanding/absorbing their beautiful culture. There is a cafeteria at about halfway, in case you need some refreshments or want to have some slightly expensive but tasty meal.
Buy
Kiras - The elegant traditional dress comprising of a cloth wrapped around as a skirt with a jacket for the top worn by Bhutanese women. The kiras are a lot cheaper in stores that are "General stores", as this is where the locals shop. Souvenirs - The town is dotted with souvenir shops. Bargaining is recommended, especially if you are purchasing high-value items.
Go next
Thimphu - Capital of Bhutan Jakar - The spiritual heart of Bhutan. Around 8-9 hours. Punakha - A beautiful valley. Around 3 hours.
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Paro (Dzongkha: སྤ་རོ་) is a town and seat of Paro District, in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area. It is also home to Paro International Airport, Bhutan's sole international airport. Paro Airport is served by Bhutan Airlines and Drukair.
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