Pretty Paro lies in the Paro Valley, surrounded by breath-taking natural landscapes including pine forests, rice fields, snow-capped mountains and the Paro River which flows along the valley.

This charming town is home to Bhutan’s only international airport and is considered as an ideal place to explore on foot with colourful streets, farmhouses, a weekend market, painted wooden shops and restaurants, sacred sites and fortresses. Traveasy offers cheap flights to Paro from India, so why not book your next trip here?

Paro is a fascinating town with some great sightseeing opportunities; there are over 150 temples and monasteries in the vicinity, the most prominent being the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) which is perched in the mountains.

This Buddhist monastery was built by the site where Buddhist master Guru Rinpoche formerly meditated. The Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang Temple is another must visit, which is built in the form of a stupa with stunning Buddhist iconography and many associated legends.

There are plenty of other excellent attractions in Bhutan, including the museum spaces. The National Museum of Bhutan will teach you a great deal about this distinct country; it’s set in an ancient watchtower with Bhutanese architecture and displays various cultural items, including fine arts, bronzes, textiles and jewellery.

The Dasho Nishioka Chorten Museum also makes for an interesting visit; it’s dedicated to the efforts of Japanese agriculture expert Dasho Nishioka, offering a glimpse into the country’s development.