Destination Guide

Paro

Paro Tour Package — Bhutan

Paro is where most Bhutan journeys begin and end — home to the kingdom's only international airport, its most fertile valley, and its single most iconic landmark: the Tiger's Nest Monastery. A Paro tour package from YatraSathi Travels combines comfortable stays in the valley with guided visits to its historic dzongs, museums, and the legendary cliffside monastery that draws travellers from around the world.

Surrounded by terraced rice fields, pine-covered hills, and traditional Bhutanese farmhouses, Paro offers a gentler introduction to Bhutan before heading further into Thimphu or Punakha — or a memorable final stop before departure.

Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)

No trip to Bhutan is complete without the hike to Taktsang Monastery, perched roughly 900 metres above the Paro Valley floor. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave to tame local demons — giving the site its name. The hike is moderate, takes most travellers 4–5 hours round trip, and rewards you with one of the most breathtaking views in the Himalayas. Our guides schedule this hike with proper acclimatisation in mind, so you're ready for it rather than rushed into it.

Top Places to Visit in Paro

  • Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) – Bhutan's most sacred and photographed site

  • Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) – a striking 17th-century fortress-monastery

  • National Museum of Bhutan – housed in the old watchtower, Ta Dzong

  • Kyichu Lhakhang – one of Bhutan's oldest and most revered temples

  • Drukgyel Dzong – a historic ruined fortress with views of Mt. Jomolhari

Things to Do in Paro

Beyond sightseeing, Paro offers gentle valley walks, archery demonstrations (Bhutan's national sport), local farmhouse visits, and a relaxed evening browsing traditional handicraft shops in Paro town.

Best Time to Visit Paro

March–May and September–November offer the clearest skies and best hiking conditions for Tiger's Nest. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons; autumn brings crisp mountain views and local festivals.

How to Reach Paro

Paro is reachable by direct flight from Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Bagdogra into Paro International Airport, or overland via Phuentsholing/Jaigaon for travellers entering from Siliguri, NJP, or Bagdogra — roughly a scenic 5–6 hour drive.

What's Included in Our Paro Package

  • Comfortable stay in Paro

  • Guided Tiger's Nest hike with a licensed local guide

  • Sightseeing at Rinpung Dzong, National Museum, and Kyichu Lhakhang

  • Private transfers and daily breakfast/dinner

  • Permit and SDF assistance

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Top Places to Visit

National Museum of Bhutan

National Museum of Bhutan

Kyichu Lhakhang

Kyichu Lhakhang