With such rich culture and history, a small town of Bhutan nestled in the Himalayan belly, calls out to all the avid nature lovers for the best trekking tours in Paro. Being the only carbon negative country in the world it is no wonder that people want to travel here to savor every bit of the goodness that nature has to offer. Where else in the world can you breathe in this kind of fresh air given the rising pollution and dirt in our ecosystem? It is no wonder then that all trekking enthusiasts hop on over to this small place and start their trekking trysts with the range of options available to them.
There is an all women excursion trip to the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, where most of the activities are explored while hiking. The beauty of this place is not lost on the travelers and it enthralls everyone with how intricate the trails are to reach any destination, making for a picturesque hike. You can have a trekking tour to Samtengang, for example, via Thimphu and explore the place on foot and meet some locals and try their local cuisines. There is no dearth of restaurants and shops with amazing local mouth-watering dishes and historical and archaeological artefacts to shop for yourself and your loved ones.
Trekking tours in Paro through the narrow mountain passages overlooking the valleys and the beautiful sprawled greens makes the sight breathtaking. You can also have expeditions which takes you to explore the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan and its many monasteries steeped in strength, vitality and deep-rooted culture. The Bumdra trek for its camping and wilderness, Jomolhari trek in the Eastern Himalayan range, are a few of the many treks in this beautiful country. These treks give you a high and make you want to press the repeat button back to this location.

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Places To Visit In Paro
Located in the cliffside of the upper valley in Bhutan, Paro Taktsang is an eminent Buddhist sacred site and is also known as Tiger’s Nest or Taktsang Palphug Monastery. This temple has become the folk icon of Bhutan which Hangs at an uncertain cliff at 10240 feet above the Paro valley, reaching the temple is only possible through a mountainous route. The remote location makes it difficult to reach but also makes it beautiful, unique and an unforgettable destination at the same time and it is one of the best places to visit in Paro.The glistering lights, golden dome and idols make its interior even more amazing. A large statue of a tiger is located in the hall of a thousand Buddhas, which is carved out of a rock. The buildings are interconnected and the stairs are carved out of the rocks, and there are windows in every building which gives a glorious view. To mark the beginning of a new day, the monks rotate the prayer wheel everyday at 4 AM which is located at the courtyard of the temple and is the main shrine of the temple. The rock slopes are almost vertical on the right side of Paro Chu. 'Chu' here refers to rivers or water in Bhutanese. The temple is devoted to Padmasambhava which is also known as Gu-Ru mTshan-bragyad Lhakhang which translates as 'the temple of the guru with eight names'. During March or April, a festival called Tsechu is celebrated in the Paro valley in the honor or Padmasambhava.

The weekend market is one of the major Paro tourist attractions because of the colourful sights and sounds and smells that you encounter when you are there. It is a hub for tourists and locals alike and is a place where you can find anything imaginable- from fruits and vegetables to religious artefacts and Bhutanese stamps. If you are looking for souvenirs to take back home with you, you can even find traditional dresses of Bhutan, authentic, hand-crafted prayer wheels and Kira. The market also has several food stalls where you can enjoy Bhutanese delicacies such as chugo (yak cheese), khoo (jellied cow skin) and Tsirang honey. Location: Paro, BhutanPrice: INR 500 approx.

Coveted as one of the best places to visit in Paro to enjoy panoramic views of the lush green Paro Valley, Airport View Point is the first attraction that most tourists visit once they land at the Paro International Airport. The Paro International Airport is built amidst the tall and majestic mountains that are clad in a dense green shade and is rated in the list of Top 10 best airports. So, no wonder that the viewpoint will knock you out by offering you the best of the possible views.Location: Paro International Airport
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