Paro, Bhutan

Travel Blogs from Paro (54)

Bhutan, Day 1, Paro, Bhutan travel blog
Bhutan, Day 1
Oct 17, 2008

... 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, it was ...

A travel blog entry by uncle_davros
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Bhutan day 6, Paro, Bhutan travel blog
Bhutan day 6
Oct 22, 2008

... 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 ...

A travel blog entry by uncle_davros
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Bhutan Arrival, Paro, Bhutan travel blog
Bhutan Arrival
Jan 4, 2008

... 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 ...

A travel blog entry by psalmanazar
Return to Bangkok / Farewell Dinner, Paro, Bhutan travel blog
Return to Bangkok / Farewell Dinner
Mar 29, 2008

... / Farewell Dinner   Dear Readers:   We depart the hotel at 6am this morning for the 90 minute drive back to Paro. The day is beautiful, and we have the opportunity to take great photos of the High Himalayas from the airport before our flight ...

A travel blog entry by wareameye

Attractions in Paro (5)

Takshang Lhakang (Tiger's Nest)
Takshang Lhakang (Tiger's Nest)

Paro, Bhutan

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This exceptional shrine is called "Tiger's Nest" for its perilous location, perched on a mountainside 1500 meters above the ground.
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong

Paro, Bhutan

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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
Drukgyel Dzong

Paro, Bhutan

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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
National Museum

Tag-Dzong, Rinpung Dzong Paro, Bhutan

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This former fortress was turned into a museum in 1968.

Forum Discussions on Paro (5)

Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 01:10:55
... 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. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 10, 2009, 02:36:14
... 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 on Mar 3, 2008, 07:02:16
... 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 ...
Bhutan Travel and tourism with Bhutan Dragon Adventures
Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 01:28:40
... in the Himalayas. For more travel information on Bhutan visit us at : www.go2bhutan.com Trekking between unclimbed peaks. Trekking in Bhutan is a unique experience unlike many of the more crowded treks offered in Asia. The variety of treks range from a ...

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