Most historic valley of Bhutan is Paro. Paro is also the name of a district, river and town in Bhutan. Here we are talking about the small but beautiful town of Paro. Charming town of Paro is located in the centre of the valley. Its beautiful location becomes even more charming as it lies on the banks of river Paro Chuu. If you are coming to Bhutan by air, your first introduction will be with Paro as Paro has the only international airport of Bhutan known as the Paro Airport. Being an historic valley of Himalayas, it is full with sites of heroism, legends and natural splendor.
Located at an altitude of 2,250 meters above the sea, Paro is nestled in the lap of in the eastern Himalayas. Paro in Bhutan is most closely related to Tibet in terms of culture as Tibetans are coming here for historic times for trade and invading. Spring is the best season to visit this beautiful valley. In this season, it is filled with captivating sights.
Your Paro travel is going to be filled with many interesting sites and many interesting activities to do. As the culture of Bhutan is still untouched by the external influence, it is going to be a memorable experience for you. Beside its historic sites, there are many interesting activities to enjoy like trekking, hiking, nature walking and bird watching and more. Imposing Paro Dzong is the most captivating attraction here. Built only in 1985; the main street is lined with an array of colorfully painted wooden shops and restaurants.
In the name of accommodation, Paro has only one quality hotel run by the Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited. Rooms are done in traditional Bhutanese style and you will feel like living in a dzong. There are quite a few restaurants but good ones are located only in the hotels.
According to Paro travel guide, though Paro is a small town but is filled with sightseeing opportunities.