Paro Taktsang or Tiger’s Nest
Taktsang Lhakhang is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This temple is one of the most holy sites in...
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Chumphu Nye
Chumphu ney is located in Paro, an hour drive from the capital city. The sacred site is popularly known for the floating statue of Dorji Phamo (Vajravarahi). This...
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Bumdrak Trek
The trek elevation peaks at 4000 meters. Bumdra is a short trek but the trail has a lot to offer with diverse vegetation, stunning view of the Himalayas...
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Paro Rinpung Dzong
Paro Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Paro Dzong was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Paro Dzong full...
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Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang was originally a small structure at the time of its establishment. Over the years the temple was visited and blessed by many famous Buddhist saints including...
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Tamchog Lhakhang
Tamchog lhakhang is temple that is dedicated to the 13th century saint Thangthong Gyalpo, the bridge builder. This temple is located across the river from the Paro to...
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Dobji Dzong
Dobji Dzong is considered to be the first model Dzong in Bhutan. The name Dogar, which means white border, is a reference to the “Five White Boulders” in...
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Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
Jangtsa Dumgtseg Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Jangtsa, Paro. The temple is notable as it is in the form of a chorten which is very rare in...
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Drugyel Dzong
Another site worth visiting Paro is Drugyel Dzong or The Fortress of the Victorious Bhutanese. This dzong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 to commemorate his...
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National Museum of Bhutan
Paro is also home to the National museum. The museum is set in Paro Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower that now displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artifacts and...
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