Tachogang Lhakhang
Tachogang Lhakhang is a temple associated with an iron suspension bridge on the road between Paro and Thimphu.
Paro
Bhutan
Paro combines a valley town with fortress and monastery visits, including Paro Dzong and the National Museum in Ta-Dzong. The hike to cliffside Tiger’s Nest is a central excursion, with Cheli La offered as an alternative on selected routes. Air-arrival journeys begin and end at Paro, while the surface journey finishes here.
Travel facts
- Best time to visit
- March–May and September–November for valley sightseeing and hiking; mountain visibility depends on weather.
- Climate
- Temperate mountain-valley conditions, with cool winters and summer monsoon rain.
Attractions in Paro
Rinpung Dzong
Paro Dzong is the valley’s fortress-monastery stop, visited before the hiking or mountain-pass excursion day.
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
The Paro airport viewpoint gives a raised perspective over the airport and valley during the approach to Paro town.
Paro Taktsang
Paro Taktsang, or Tiger’s Nest, is a cliffside monastery reached by a sustained uphill hike through the Paro valley’s forested slopes.
National Museum of Bhutan
The National Museum in Ta-Dzong displays historical objects and religious art during the Paro stay.
Chele La
Cheli La is a mountain-pass excursion offered as an alternative to the Tiger’s Nest hike on selected Paro stays.
Drukgyel Dzong
Drukgyel Dzong is an optional fortress excursion during the surface journey’s Paro leisure day.