10 Free Things to do in Paro That You Shouldn't Miss

September 2, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in Paro, Bhutan including Sacred Himalaya Travel, Paro Taktsang, Rinpung Dzong, Paro River, Kyichu Lhakhang, Chele La Pass, Dzongdrakha Temple, Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House, Drukgyel Dzong.
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1. Sacred Himalaya Travel

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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Sacred Himalaya Travel

Kuzuzangpola, We are a well established and leading Adventure Travel company since 1995. Our staffs are well trained on Trekking, Bird-watching, Mt.Biking, White river rafting, Alpine flower tours, Dharma /pilgrimage, Wellness /Yoga tour, Educational tours, Heritage and cultural tours. Do contact us for a personal customised tour of your choice.

2. Paro Taktsang

Taktsang Trail BT, Paro Bhutan +975-2-323 251 [email protected] http://www.parotaktsang.org/
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5.0 based on 3,317 reviews

Paro Taktsang

Reviewed By chin570909 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This is really the best place to visit in Bhutan! But you must be fit to hike to the temple, we took 1hr to reach mid height cafe , another 1 hour to reach viewing point, then another 30mins to climb 800steps (down and upstairs) to reach the temple!!! Amazing view and beautiful landscapes and wonderful temple sit at the side of the cliff 900m above paro valley!!!

3. Rinpung Dzong

Paro Bhutan
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4.5 based on 678 reviews

Rinpung Dzong

Reviewed By navjotd2019 - New Delhi, India

Rinpung Dzong, popularly know as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley. This Dzong is a monastery and also houses the administrative offices of the valley. The entry will require you to be with a guide and you need to pay ₹500 for the visit and guide's fee. The monastery is beautiful and you will learn a lot about Buddhism. Once you have been inside, the guide will allow you to take a stroll outside the monastery and photography is allowed only outside the Dzong. There is a vast balcony that outlooks the Paro Valley and the international airport. If you are carrying luggage, the guide will allow you to leave it outside the monastery.

4. Paro River

Paro Bhutan
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

Paro River

Reviewed By hameshaIndia - New Delhi, India

Paro Chu river meets Wang chu river at Paro town. There is a bridge each on both rivers. The walk form one bridge to the other would be one km. On many occasions we spent time with the river. Its a fast flowing mountain river and it looks different every single day based on the type of light and the cloud cover. One day it is light green, another day faint blue, a third day grey, and there are rocks perhaps in the middle and so it jumps over them and creates ripples and it flows beautifully. I don't think we have enjoyed a river as much as we enjoyed Paro River before.

5. Kyichu Lhakhang

Lamgong Gewog, Paro 12001 Bhutan
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4.5 based on 312 reviews

Kyichu Lhakhang

Reviewed By colorado4ever - Boulder, United States

A must see for tourists... take your time and meditation... as others have said it truly has it's own energy!

6. Chele La Pass

Paro Bhutan
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4.5 based on 685 reviews

Chele La Pass

Reviewed By 12travelenthusiast - Jamshedpur, India

The Chele La Pass, situated at an altitude of 3988 metres (13083 feet) above MSL and at a distance of about 36 kms from Paro Town on the Paro-Haa highway is a must visit place in Bhutan for all tourists, who can withstand the bitter cold and the breathlessness at high altitude. This pass is the highest motorable road in Bhutan separating two valleys Paro and Haa. The journey through the road, covered with snow was very exciting and memorable with fantastic views on either side. As the sky was clear during our visit, we could see the most sacred mountain peak of Bhutan, Jumolhari , having an altitude of about 22000 feet above MSL. We did not see any human habitation in that area. Only a mobile Fast food/Tea/Coffee/Snacks vehicle was seen stationed there to cater to the needs of the visiting tourists.

7. Dzongdrakha Temple

Paro Bhutan
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Dzongdrakha Temple

Reviewed By debaprasadbose - Hyderabad, India

Getting to know so much about Buddhist culture and tradition is the biggest gift I am carrying from Bhutan.So visiting this Dzong gives you a peaceful and calming effect which stays with you.

8. Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang

Paro Bhutan
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang

9. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House

Kyichu, Paro 12001 Bhutan +975 8 271 797 http://shechen.org/cultural-preservation/memorial-house/
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Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House

10. Drukgyel Dzong

Paro 11001 Bhutan
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Drukgyel Dzong

Though visitors cannot enter the ruins of this formerly majestic fortress, it's worth a visit for the gorgeous backdrop of Chomolhari mountain.

Reviewed By DarienBhutan

Located in the upper part of the Paro District, Bhutan, Drukgyal Dzong was a fortress and Buddhist monastery built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649. . It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.

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