Paro The Pristine City

Paro valley stands at an elevation of 7200 feet above sea level. The only international airport in Bhutan is located here. The Paro International airport is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. But the cloud-piercing mountains are a sight for sore eyes. Spanning from the confluence of Paro and Wang rivers at Chuzom up to Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North, this heavenly place is where you can think to settle down only if you were given more than 7 days permit to stay there.

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In Paro, you can visit the Paro Dzong, National Museum, Kyerchu Temple, and Paro Town. Drive down to Haa Valley which only opened to foreign tourists in 2002. Paro city is very clean and calm. You can go to the riverside and enjoy an afternoon there and go shopping at Paro mall road in the evening. Meet local people talk to them about culture and heritage. This will change your perception of life. Tiger’s Nest is the mainstay of Bhutan attractions. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha arrived at this spot on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. The sacred spot houses a temple complex that appears precariously balanced atop a 900 m high cliff. The hike might take anywhere between 4 to 6 hours to finish. Paro Taktsang is extremely beautiful. Drive 2 hours outside of Paro to head to Chelela Pass which is roughly 50 kms away from the city.Chelela is the highest road pass in Bhutan (3,988 m). You might get a chance to see the rare blue poppy. A blue board will announce your arrival at the Chelela pass. You will see hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the strong winds, and the huge mountains all around.

Another must-visit tourist attraction is the National Museum of Bhutan. Built-in 1968, the museum houses some Bhutanese art, and a lot of information on the Bhutanese festivals and the flora and fauna native to Bhutan. The entry fee is Rs. 50. You must place all that belongs in a locker before entering the museum. It has a wonderful model of the Paro Taktsang. It’s amazing to see and explore new things in a new city. Hotels are quite cheap in Paro. Enjoy the local foods in local restaurants.

How to go:

Paro is 6 km away from the Paro International Airport – you will arrive at the city in well under 30 minutes in a vehicle. Non-stop trips to Paro are accessible from Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi air terminals. The famous carriers handling this course are Bhutan Airlines and Drukair. Travel time on non-stop flights is around 3 hours.

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Written by, Sabbir Ahmed Seam Reference (Information Collected)

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