Paro Sightseeing
Paro, an enthralling valley,extends from the confluence of the ParoChhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom up to Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North. This picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley.
Major attractions of Paro are:
Sangay Wood Turning Factory
Sangay Wood Turning Factory is where you can watch the demonstration of Shagzo. Just 3km from Paro town, on the way to the National Museum of Bhutan.In shagzo techniques, they use the age-old methods to create elegant and functional products like wooden bowls (dapa), cups (dzaphob) and plates with beautiful patterns, unique colours & shapes, while still keeping the ‘soul’ of the wood in it.Tashi Gongphel Handmade Paper Factory
In every monastery, there is a unique kind of paper used for woodblock and manuscript books, and for writing prayers and mantras. The special paper is called Dehsho and is handmade with traditional methods. At the Tashi Gongphel handmade paper factory, you can observe the fascinating process of Dehsho paper making. The factory is located at Dopshari, 3km from Paro town, and on the way to the National Museum of Paro and ParoRinpungDzong.Taktsang Monastery
Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. Taktsang monastery is also known as “The Tiger’s Nest Monastery”. This temple clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the Paro Valley.Taktsang Lhakhang is located approximately 10 km north of Paro town at an altitude of 3.120 m. To reach the temple visitors must trek for around 2-3 hours through beautiful, shady pine forests. No trip to Bhutan would be complete without a visit to this stunning heritage site. Looking For Something Specific?