PARO VALLEY
All travelers arriving in Bhutan by Druk Air, the official airline, enter through the lush and verdant Paro Valley. Usually, the flight captain tells relieved passengers not to panic if the aircraft’s wings appear to be almost brushing the mountainsides as the jet makes a spectacular sweep into Paro.
The crystal clear purity of the air you breathe will be your first impression as soon as you step off the plane. You will realize that Bhutan is unlike any other place you have traveled to as soon as you take in the fresh air. This is particularly true if you’re from an urban area where pollution is a common occurrence. Enjoy the pure air that Bhutan has to offer for a bit.
Taktshang
One of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Himalayas. Taktsang is 2,950m (9,678 feet) above the sea level, perched atop a rock that rises 800m (2,600 feet) above the valley.
Kichu Monastery
One of Bhutan's oldest temples is Kyichu Lhakhang. Songtsen Gampo, the Tibetan Emperor, constructed it in 659 AD.It is referred to as "Bhutan's secret jewel."
ringpung dzong
The Paro district's administrative center is Paro Dzong. Paro Dzong, also called Rinpung Dzong, or the "Fortress of Heap of Jewels," was constructed in 1644.
National Musuem
Observing Paro from above Constructed in 1649 as a watchtower to guard the dzong, Rinpung Dzong is also known as Ta Dzong (National Musuem).
TACHOG Monastery
Thangtong Gyalpo, the Great Iron Bridge Builder, constructed Tachogang, also known as Tachog Lhakhang, which translates as "Temple of the Hill of the Excellent Horse"
Drukgyel Dzong
Fortress was built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate a victory over an invasion from Tibet.