Paro trip planner

A charming historic town with many sacred sites cradled in a verdant valley, Paro offers a scenic base to explore the important Buddhist attractions and pristine nature around it. Take a stroll along the main street and appreciate the traditional wooden houses, or visit a local market and absorb the sights, sounds, and smells. Most tours of Paro include visits to a number of monasteries and temple complexes perched high up on steep cliffs, before stopping to check out one of the museums, which boast large collections of artifacts detailing the region’s rich and complex history. Tasting a traditional meal with ginger potato or pumpkin curry forms an important part of any Paro vacation. Paro is in Paro District. Make the most of your holiday in Paro by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Bhutan sightseeing planner .