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Paro
Paro, Bhutan
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Tigers Nest For Xmas
This is a top pick! ... frenzy is underway in much of the rest of the world. We were in Paro for two reasons. First the only international airport in Bhutan is in Paro so if we wanted to leave we had to at least pass through. Secondly, one of the holiest sites in Bhutan (and in ...
Bhutan, Day 1
This is a top pick! ... Now some say that Nepal is for backpackers, whilst Bhutan is for flashpackers !!! As I'm a tourist, I was wondering how Bhutan would take me? Paro The flight was great, the skies so clear. We could even see Everest. Coming into land, ...
Bhutan day 6
This is a top pick! ... personally, I didn't think it was high value that we were getting. And basically, our trip was over. And Finally Bhutan had been fun, the small bit that we saw. Some call it the last shangri-la, whilst I just think of it as a ...
Bhutan Arrival
... took me to the Himalayan kingdom. Nice views of Mount Everest and the rest of the Himalayas on the way. Approaching Paro, Bhutan's only airport, the pilot warned that it is "normal procedure" that the wings of the plane almost seem to ...
Attractions in Paro
Paro Attractions (5)
Takshang Lhakang (Tiger's Nest)
Paro, Bhutan
This exceptional shrine is called "Tiger's Nest" for its perilous location, perched on a mountainside 1500 meters above the ground.
Paro Dzong
Paro, Bhutan
The current structure of this impressive fort was built upon the remains of formerly destroyed 17th century structures; administrative offices occupy it today.
Drukgyel Dzong
Paro, Bhutan
Though visitors cannot enter the ruins of this formerly majestic fortress, it's worth a visit for the gorgeous backdrop of Chomolhari mountain.
National Museum
Tag-Dzong, Rinpung Dzong Paro, Bhutan
This former fortress was turned into a museum in 1968.
Forum Discussions on Paro
Paro Forum (5)
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted by lanikai
... we chose to make our payments to secure our seats, as soon as the airlines announced the particular flights (BKK to Calcutta to Paro, Bhutan). We were obligated to send our payments for the air tickets 30 days after booking, and chose to include our land ...
Bhutan without a travel company
Posted by madhukara
... much more expensive than eating in a hotel? 3. What do you think about Hotel Classic in Thimpu, and Hotel Western in Paro? 4. We enter Bhutan from Phuentsholing. Is there anything interesting between Phuentsholing and Thimpu? Thanks in advance Madhukar
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted by dntfckwitme
... point, however despite your assertion, there was never a suggestion made by Norphel Tours of alternate methods for traveling to Bhutan. Having her crew wait at Paro was a decision made purely by Lemo and one that we were not a party to. With over 350,000 ...
Some things to remember while in Bhutan
Posted by galing21
... drinks are available in Bhutan.However the choices would be limited to the major cities like THimphu/Paro and Phuentsholing. As you travel into the interior of Bhutan the foreign drinks would be less available.But Bhutan has its own supply of local drinks ...
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