Bhutan's only international gateway — and home to its most iconic monastery.
Every Bhutan itinerary starts and usually ends in Paro, home of the Tiger's Nest monastery and the country's only international airport.
Western BhutanRegion
Mar–MayBest visiting window
Every
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Overview
Paro is more than a transit point — it's home to Paro Taktsang (the Tiger's Nest), the cliffside monastery that's become the defining image of Bhutan, plus its own dzong and a scenic valley worth a full day beyond the airport transfer.
Highlights
Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
A cliffside monastery reached by a genuine uphill hike — Bhutan's most iconic site.
Rinpung Dzong
Paro's own fortress-monastery, overlooking the valley.
Paro Valley
Traditional farmhouses and terraced fields, best seen on foot or by bike.
National Museum
Housed in a former watchtower above Rinpung Dzong.
Best time to visit
Mar–MaySpring, rhododendrons in bloom, peak season
Sep–NovClearest autumn skies, the other peak window
Jun–AugMonsoon, lush but wetter
Dec–FebCold, clear, quieter — good for the hike itself
Suggested itinerary
2 Days
Paro Essentials
Tiger's Nest hike plus Rinpung Dzong and valley time.
5 Days
Bhutan Highlights
Paro → Thimphu → Punakha, the standard first-timer route.
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