Paro

Bhutan·hills

As one starts making the steep descent to Paro airport in Bhutan, one can still see the distant peak of Kanchejunga in Sikkim, India, across a range of ridges.

Bhutan·hills · monsoon

Jomolhari - The mountain (ri) of the Goddess (lha) Jomo, can be seen from Jele-la (la or pass) that connects Paro and Ha in Bhutan. It is also spelled as Cheli la, Jele la or Chele la.

Bhutan

Drukgyal meaning “the fortress of the victorious Drukpas” is located in Phondey village in Paro. History has it that Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built the dzong to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan-Mongol forces in 1649.

Bhutan·hills · river

Paro hosts Bhutan's lone airport and the valley comprises a range of bucolic imagery including traditional Bhutanese homes, dzongs or fortified monasteries and green rice fields as far as the eyes can see.

Bhutan·hills · temple

Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (also known as Tiger's Nest), a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, in Bhutan.

Bhutan·hills · village

Driving through Paro, turning up to Nak-Sel from main Paro road through village. Naksel, a community-based project that is eco friendly and Energy Saver efficient, blends the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of…

Bhutan·hills · river

Good stock footage of mountains of Paro valley, Bhutan. Paro District, valley, river and town (population 20,000) in Bhutan. It is one of the most historic valleys in Bhutan.

Bhutan·sport

Bhutanese compete in archery competetion in Paro. They use mordern archery tools. Archery, the national sport of Bhutan, is a common feature of everyday life.

Bhutan

Drukgyal meaning “the fortress of the victorious Drukpas” is located in Phondey village in Paro. History has it that Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built the dzong to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan-Mongol forces in 1649.

Bhutan·hills · river

Paro has the privilege of hosting Bhutan's lone airport. The Paro Chhu valley is an excellent trout stream and runs through the valley.

Bhutan

A journey that begins from the moment the wheels of your Royal Bhutan Airlines plane touch the grounds of Paro, Bhutan. Drive up to Naksel resort and walk through the heavy wooden doors.

Bhutan·highway · hills

Driving through Paro, turning up to Nak-Sel from main Paro road through village. Naksel, a community-based project that is eco friendly and Energy Saver efficient, blends the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of…

Bhutan

Drukgyal meaning “the fortress of the victorious Drukpas” is located in Phondey village in Paro. History has it that Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built the dzong to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan-Mongol forces in 1649.

Bhutan·hills · village

View of Drukgyal Village in Paro, Bhutan. Paro is a town and seat of Paro District in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is home to Paro Airport, Bhutan's only international airport.

Bhutan

Drukgyal meaning “the fortress of the victorious Drukpas” is located in Phondey village in Paro. History has it that Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built the dzong to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan-Mongol forces in 1649.

Bhutan·crafts

The beautiful view of bhutanese artefacts inside Made in Bhutan at Paro, Bhutan. There are variety of bhutanese artefacts like small Mani khorlo (prayerwheel), Phurba (dagger), wooden script of Om Mani Pami hung, huge bhutanese lockets, han…

Bhutan·hills · bazaar

Panoramic view of market in Paro valley, Bhutan. Paro District, valley, river and town (population 20,000) in Bhutan. It is one of the most historic valleys in Bhutan.

Bhutan

Pooches play in a lawn in Paro. All three of them looking in a playful mood, they pounce on each other and make for a sight of cute animal behaviour.

Bhutan·highway · river

Driving from Paro to Thimphu, one drives along the Thimphu Chhu river. Across the river, one can see the new road that is being constructed towards Paro valley, on the other side of the valley.

Bhutan·hills · river

Paro hosts Bhutan's lone airport and the valley comprises a range of bucolic imagery including traditional Bhutanese homes, dzongs or fortified monasteries and green rice fields as far as the eyes can see.

Bhutan·hills · river

View of Bhutan from ahigh. Getting into the Paro valley to maneuver for a landing is a tricky proposition as the hills around are of a considerable altitude and the pilot must quickly shed height to be able to land comfortably at Paro, as i…

Bhutan

Drukgyal meaning “the fortress of the victorious Drukpas” is located in Phondey village in Paro. History has it that Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel built the dzong to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan-Mongol forces in 1649.

Bhutan·hills · crafts

Landing at Paro airport is said to be one of the most difficult landings at any airport in the world, as the valley is surrounded by steep hills and snow-capped mountains and any approach or exit from the valley must be rapid and steep, in…