Things to do & places to visit in Paro District, Bhutan

Paro District #2 destination in Bhutan 2023. The average rating score is 4.68 based on 7.079 traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Thimphu, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 17:26.

Top things to do (26)

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5.0 Paro Taktsang (3.326 reviews)
- Bucket List ✔️.
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Better than expected trek up to the Taksang Monastery, beauty at every turn. Fun! We are an adventurous couple, 62 & 70 & made it up in 2 hrs. Enjoyed tea half way down with a view of the cliff. In early February we started at 7:30am & -3 C which was actually perfect as we warmed up quickly climbing almost 1,000 meters fairly briskly. Met wonderful fellow hikers cheering others on & feel very accomplished we were able to climb this special monument. See more..
5.0 Bhutan Best Inbound Tour (178 reviews)
- honeymoon to bhutan
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Photography Tours

thanks to thinley, pema and namgay for their hospitality during our honeymoon trip to bhutan. they were very kind and accommodating both before and during the trip itself, answering all our questions and also being very flexible with the itinerary. thinley was very patient with all our questions and his packages were very competitively priced. we also met him during the trip and had a good chat. for namgay (guide) and pema (driver), they were also fun pple to hang out with and tried to accommodate all our requests, including a visit back to the postal office in thimphu otw back to paro as it was closed when we were there. thanks for all the memories and sorry it took us so long to write this! See more..
5.0 Access Bhutan Tours & Treks (68 reviews)
- One word: Magnificent!!!!
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM City Tours • Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

This is the most magnificent tour I have ever experienced! My only regret was that I wasn’t able to stay longer and experience the beauty in Bhutan more. From the moment I inquired, Ms. Chimi was attentive and answered all my questions clearly. After I booked, I didn’t have to worry about anything! Her price point is more than fair for the service, the tour, the hotels, the food, and the people you meet. In fact, everything I experienced was the best. My tour guide and driver, Passang and Kinley, were so funny and great storytellers! It didn’t feel like a tour. It felt like I was visiting friends in Bhutan. I won’t say more about the places I visited as one should really visit and experience for themselves. The pictures below doesn’t give justice to its magic. See more..
5.0 Tshetob Ying Yum (47 reviews)
- One of the best I've ever had...Ever
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Tshetob Ying Yum Spa and massage in Paro town is run by true professionals who not only were trained by people from various backgrounds globally but also gained years of experiences working in Bhutan’s luxury resorts. Please visit our center to feel the difference. See more..
5.0 Amedewa Tours and Trek (43 reviews)
- Amazing Bhutan trip with local tour operator
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours

We did with the two of us a 7 day trip to Thimpu, Phunaka, Gangtey and Paro in January and it was nothing short of amazing! After comparing several tour operators when preparing for our trip we decided to go for Amedewa as Tashi was replying to our enquiries quickly and thoroughly. Also the offer was price competitive as you are not paying for any agencies or middle man. Tashi joined us during our tour as the driver in his new car (which was great as you spend quite some time on the road). He and our guide we very knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating to our request. From requesting extra heaters in hotels (in January it’s pretty cold) to including some hikes in the itinerary because we felt like hiking, they went above and beyond to make it happen. Highlights for us were Tiger’s nest, Phunaka castle and spotting the black necked cranes in Gangtey valley. It truly was one of the best trips we have ever done and can therefore only highly recommend them! See more..
5.0 Bhutan Mountain Holiday (43 reviews)
- Excellent Experience with Bhutan Mountain Holiday
Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Karma and his team at Bhutan Mountain Holiday are the absolute best! Karma is very responsive and was so helpful with even the smallest of details in planning our trip to Bhutan. He made the planning process very smooth and adjusted our itinerary as necessary to accommodate our family of 4 (we were traveling with a 6 and 2 year old). Once we landed in Paro, we were greeted by Mr. Bista (our guide for the week) and Mr. Toshi (our driver). Both we excellent, very professional and made our week holiday very memorable. Mr. Bista's extensive knowledge of the country made for a rich experience, and Mr. Toshi was an extremely good and careful driver. 10/10 would recommend Bhutan Mountain Holiday to anyone planning to visit Bhutan! See more..
5.0 I Know Bhutan | RabZhe Tours & Travels (28 reviews)
- A lifetime experience indeed never to be forgotten
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Photography Tours

The first time I am traveling with the guidance of travel agent and tour guides and yet, I an so touched and beyond grateful for the service they have provided. Mr Sangay was so attentive and quick to response when we were dealing with from thousands of miles away, and the bookings done efficiently. All the accomodation were perfect and so was the itinerary. Our guide Pema and driver Lobzang was amazing and we are seriously missing them. From attending to all our questions to helping us be at home in Bhutan and making us feel as a part of the family, to assisting us during the tiger nest’s hike to always being caring and attentive, both of them were amazing and we are beyond words in thanking them. Do do really consider Rab Zhe Tours & Travels if you want an unforgettable experience of a lifetime See more..
5.0 Aaron Ace Bhutan Tours & Treks (20 reviews)
- Memorable 1st trip to Bhutan, with amazing guide
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Eco Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Spent 10 days on our 1st trip to Bhutan and we are very convinced we made the right choice to go with, Migma from Aaron Ace. Tandin, our driver and Migma were thoughtful and fun-loving throughout the trip, which made our entire trip enjoyable and carefree. Migma is also knowledgeable and shares his love and understanding of the Bhutanese culture passionately as we visit various iconic sites. We could also sense his thorough preparation prior to our visit to ensure that our tour of Bhutan goes smoothly as he planned and our stay is comfortable. Highly recommend this tour agency to anyone interested to visit and explore this beautiful and joyful country. See more..
5.0 Bhutan Personal Tours (13 reviews)
- Fantastic Personal Experience
Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

I went to Bhutan with my dad for 5 days and had a fantastic experience with Bhutan Personal Tours. Tsering arranged everything beautifully, and then our guide and driver were extremely intuitive, empathetic, and always searching for how best to personalize our experience. They made the trip so special they elevated the experience past what we could have imagined. When my dad showed interest in rivers and water, they offered river rafting as an activity for the day. They even went out and got a birthday cake and surprised me! They truly went above and beyond to make the experience so special and personal to us. I'm so grateful for their wonderful hospitality and will absolutely recommend them in the future to anyone considering visiting Bhutan. See more..
5.0 Dra Karpo (4 reviews)
- Guru Rinpoche Cave in Paro Bhutan
Scenic Walking Areas
Towards the lower part of Paro, is a place, called Drakarpo. Guru Rinpoche had personally meditated in this monastery and many body prints still stand on testimony. Just below the monastery, one can see a cave where one has to pass through a narrow hole between the rocks to assess ones acts – pious or sinful. Within the cave, one can see the print of the Guru in a cave and one can see the images of a sinful and pious person in the cave. In the cave, there is the print of Paksamjoenshing. Besides all, one can see the miraculous footprint of Guru Rinpoche. See more..
5.0 Sangay Arts & Crafts (1 review)
- Worth a visit when you are around
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Sangay Arts And Craft shop is well-known as a centre for handicrafts catering and traditional arts with special focus to tourists, and local people as well. See more..
4.5 Chele La Pass (686 reviews)
- Awesome view from Chele la
Scenic Drives

This is a must visit site on the way to Haa valley from Paro. To enjoy the scenery and views, one must travel in the morning or evening. You can also see Mt. Jomolhari if the weather is clear. The view from the sky burial site above the pass is even better. See more..
4.5 Rinpung Dzong (679 reviews)
- Must see place
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Rinpung Dzong, popularly know as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley. This Dzong is a monastery and also houses the administrative offices of the valley. The entry will require you to be with a guide and you need to pay ₹500 for the visit and guide's fee. The monastery is beautiful and you will learn a lot about Buddhism. Once you have been inside, the guide will allow you to take a stroll outside the monastery and photography is allowed only outside the Dzong. There is a vast balcony that outlooks the Paro Valley and the international airport. If you are carrying luggage, the guide will allow you to leave it outside the monastery. See more..
4.5 Kyichu Lhakhang (313 reviews)
- A very active buddhist temple!
Religious Sites

It is a very special temple for the locals. Has a very rich history and lots of faithful followers. Very clean, well-maintained with some most beautiful statues and wall-frescoes. There are two temples in the compound and both are fascinating. The monks are friendly and happy to offer time to the visitors. I was lucky to be there when a special chanting was being conducted. The rhythmic chanting of the monks had a calming influence on my mind. See more..
4.5 Paro River (145 reviews)
- An unplanned picnic spot - very enjoyable
Bodies of Water

The Bhutanese landscape is incomplete without the rivers and we spent many an enjoyable moments at the riverside. But the Paro riverside was special because we had an impromptu picnic there!. The Chelela pass where we were scheduled to have our picnic lunch suddenly turned cloudy and cold so we decided to have a picnic at the riverside instead! And perhaps we enjoyed it even more because of the chilly, windy place that Chelela is ....whichever way, it was really very peaceful, scenic and wonderful couple of hours at the riverside. See more..
4.5 Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point (73 reviews)
- Beautiful, distinctive and charming
Lookouts

Paro airport in Bhutan must be the most beautiful in the world. The terminal, baggage carousels and check-in counters have distinctive touches and the staff are cheerful and helpful. The terminal is a charming gateway to a magical kingdom. See more..
4.5 Dzongdrakha Temple (71 reviews)
- Beautiful Dzong
Religious Sites

This is probably the first Dzong you'll visit after landing in Paro. It will introduce you to the wonderful architecture and symbology of Bhutanese Buddhism. It is very colorful, immensely detailed, and the temple is beyond my ability to describe something so spiritually commanding. It is a sacred space, and we are fortunate to be admitted. See more..
4.5 Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House (38 reviews)
- To be in the presence of a Buddha
History Museums

This was one of the highlights of our spiritual pilgrimage. HH is revered throughout Bhutan and the Buddhist world and this memorial captures an aspect of his life and legacy. His presence can still be felt and there are many sacred relics and reminders of his enlightened life. We were able to practice in the main temple here at Kyichu Lhakhang. See more..
4.5 Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang (29 reviews)
- This temple is uniquely built by Lama Chagzampa Thangtong Gyalpo
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This temple has been built to subdue negative forces that lived in the area discovered by Lama Chagzampa Thangtong Gyalpo around 12th century if i am not wrong. After this was built then the place is said to have become good enough for people to reside in and around the temple mainly Tsongdue ... The main town area. See more..
4.5 Ugyen Pema Woedling Zangthopelri (7 reviews)
- Magnificent Buddhist monastery in Paro
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

This magnificent Buddhist monastery on the hills near Paro is worth visiting because of the beautiful decorations. My private tour was perfectly organized and coordinated by Bhutan Personal Tours and Treks. I was very fortunate because Tsering Penjor was my private guide. See more..
4.5 Chumphu Nye (5 reviews)
- Chumbu is the Guru Rimpoche Caves in Paro
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

It's a 5 hours walk from the road point. The Hike begins with the opening gate (Zee Go) formed by two standing rocks. There are many rocks and caves formation associated with Guru Rinpoche and each of them has a story and significance. The other site to visit at Chumbu is the Guru Rimpoche Caves. There are several caves used by Guru himself and some caves used by his consorts Khandro Mendharawa and Khandom Yeshey Tshokey. Happy hike! See more..
4.0 National Museum (725 reviews)
- Interesting
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

This former fortress was turned into a museum in 1968. See more..
4.0 Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge (280 reviews)
- Gateway from crowds
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

It’s refreshing, gateway from hustling and bustling city of Paro and Thimphu. Visit the sacred monastery above and have packed lunches by the Pa Chu flowing underneath the bridge. Serene air and clean surrounding. See more..
4.0 Drukgyel Dzong (210 reviews)
- Bhutan's Victory Fort, now in ruins
Historic Sites

Though visitors cannot enter the ruins of this formerly majestic fortress, it's worth a visit for the gorgeous backdrop of Chomolhari mountain. See more..
4.0 Dasho Nishioka Chorten (23 reviews)
- Beautiful Nature Walk
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

I mentioned to my guide that I really like hiking and trekking, so she suggested a nature walk around here. It was so peaceful and relaxing to walk along the fields where cows were grazing, into the forest between tree lined paths. The hike took about an hour, which was the perfect length of time. See more..
4.0 Chencho Handicrafts (13 reviews)
- Authentic Bhutanese handicrafts and textile store at Paro Town
Speciality & Gift Shops

We visited this store during our stay at Paro in December 2014, this store is very much authentic in Bhutanese handicrafts and textile.Here all will experience live hand weaving process inside the store, this store has huge collection of genuine handricrafts be it their national attire, jewelleries artefacts and also handbags all are handmade and the creation is also at its best. The shop owner a beautiful and dignified lady who also owns her own Resort behind the Paro town named Hotel Samdencholing Eco Resort. The behavior of this lady is extremely fine and all the items displayed in her store is really outstanding. One who love to collect mementos from the visiting country please do visit Chencho Handicraft, its beside the childrens park at Paro town center. See more..
4.0 Druk Choeding (10 reviews)
- An abode of peace and tranquility!!!
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
By the time we were here we must have seen many temples and monasteries by now, but still this was an abode of peace and tranquility. Loved the image of Buddha you feel like to meditate for sometime .Loved the quite and peaceful atmosphere. See more..
4.0 Paro Penlop Heritage Home Museum (1 review)
- Walking back into a completely different time.....
Historic Sites

It's incredible how much a place can change in 5 years! During my recent visit to the same spot I visited half a decade ago, it felt like I was walking back into a completely different time and place. The hostess was still kind, the location still unique - and while the hot bath had retained its relaxing magic, it made me imagine what it would have been like if I had been here during the days of the Penlop residing there. Such an experience that could never be forgotten! See more..
Tiger's Nest (0 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas

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Sangay Arts & Crafts (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
Sangay Wood Turning Factory is where you can watch the demonstration of Shagzo. Just 3km from Paro town, the factory is located at Dopshari, Paro, Bhutan. See more..