Old and Young alike instinctively turns prayer wheels at every passing,Fingers grumplinig over Mala beads
With the parity of air and the absence of noise, Paro has kept itself a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundred of myths and legends. Home to many Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries, National Museum and country’s only airport. Mount. Chomolhari (7,314m) reigns in white glory at the northern end of the valley and its glacial water plunge through deep gorges to form Pa Chhu (Paro river). Paro is also one of the most fertile valley in the Kingdom producing a bulk of the locally famous red rice from its terraced fields.
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Paro, where Bhutan’s only international airport is located, is famed for its fertile valleys, ancient religious sites, and its hard-working no-nonsense inhabitants. The district is known as the rice bowl of Bhutan from where the country’s staple red rice comes. Paro’s historical significance cannot be under-stressed for it was here many battles were fought and schemes fomented. Its strategic location, bordering Tibet, made it the core of old politics.
One of the most impressive fortresses of Bhutan — Paro Dzong – sits atop a scenic knoll. It was built by Zhanbdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1649 and it helped the Bhutanese immensely in defending their country’s sovereignty. And just above it is the country’s National Museum called the Taa Dzong.
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Among its holy sites are the Taktshang Monastery, Dungtse Lhakhang, Kyichu Lhakhang, and Ragoedrak Lhakhang. The Taktshang Monastery, or ‘Tiger’s Nest Monastery’, sits on a vertiginous rock cliff, some 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Legends say that Guru Padmasambhava flew to the cliff on the back of a tigress where he meditated for three months. However, it was only in 1684 that the monastery was built and the name ‘Taktshang’ given by the fourth Deb Raja Gyalsey Tenzin Rabgye.
Taktsang Lhakhang or the Tiger’s Nest is Bhutan’s most iconic sight and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Paro. The distinctive structure of the monastery combined with its remote location and the stunning green valley view makes it an unforgettable experience. Reaching this monastery requires a trek of 3-4 hours through the mountainous paths, which is moderate in its difficulty level, hence suitable for everyone physically fit to trek.
Drukgyel Dzong which translates to the fortress of victory is a famous archaeological site in Bhutan, situated on a ridge in the upper Paro. Now in ruins, the dzong was built in 1649 to mark Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan forces. Since its construction, Drukgyel served as a significant base for defence in the region when it got burned out in 1951 by fire.
Originally built as a watch tower built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars in the 17th Century, Ta Dzong has housed the nations heritage in Bhutan’s National Museum since 1967. On account of their function, watchtowers are always round in shape. In 1968 Paro’s Ta Dzong was inaugurated as the National Museum, and now holds a fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangkha paintings, Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps, coins and handicrafts, together with a small natural history collection.
Chelela pass is Famous in Bhutan for offering the penoramic vista of snow capped Himalayan Mountain Range like the magnificient Mount Jomolhari .With an altitute of 7329mt Mt Jumolhari also known as "Mountain of the Goddess" is the most sacred peak in Bhutan. Chelela Pass with its amazing vista of snow capped mountain range and serene ambiance has become one of the must visit places in Bhutan.
