Things to do in Paro
Take a breathtaking trip to the Tiger's nest
Tiger’s nest hike is a 2 to 3 hours(depending upon the fitness level) hike.The elevation gain of 519 meters and 2950 m above sea level.
Fun fact
-Monastery is beautifully preserved on the rocky cave.Many auspicious signs are believed to have happened during recent times when the temple was burnt down by fire,people trying to renovate the monastery tried to take the main statue to the other side of cave but when they reached halfway near the waterfall,lightning and thunder came from nowhere to stop them from taking the statue away.Not only that after completion of renovation,a rainbow came on the main statue of the monastery and the cave which remained dry throughout the renovation process started giving small drops of holy water.It is also believed to be home of talking statue and a wish fulfilling stupa.
Travel tips:
-You are required to pay entry fee of Nu.1000 per head to enter the monastery,which you are required to buy tickets near the car parking.
-Start early if you want to avoid the crowd and the heat.
-You are required to deposit all your electronic and photography equipment with the sentry before entering the monastery . Photography is prohibited inside the temple as with all other temples and monasteries in Bhutan. You are required to remove your shoes and headgears upon entering Tiger’s Nest monasteries.
-There is a cafe on the half way of the trek where you can enjoy tea/coffee or vegetarian meal.There is a also a washroom on the way which you can use.
Visit National Museum of Bhutan
Paro Ta dzong,the fortress of watchtower was built on the promontory of the eastern spur of Paro valley directly above Rinpung dzong in 1649 by La Ngonpa Tenzin Drugdra,the first Paro Penlop or Govermor of Paro.
It is a six storied fortress.Having different collections in all this different floor.Please visit https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.bt for details on each floor.
Opening Hours
The National Museum is open throughout the week except on government and local holidays.
- Summer opening hours (March – October) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Ticket counter closes at 4.00 PM)
- Winter opening hours (November – February) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Ticket counter closes at 4:00 PM)
Admission Fees
- Admission fee structure Tourist – Nu. 500.00
SAARC tourist _ Nu. 300.00
Experience a traditional Bhutanese lifestyle,visit local farm house.
You can visit a local farm house and eat bhutanese food in traditional ways.You can see the life style of village people.
Our hotel can take you on nearby village tour.
Enjoy relaxing hot stone bath
Hot stone baths are part of Bhutanese culture and are recommended for a wide range of benefits. Bhutan, the “Land of Medicinal Herbs” (Menjong), derives its name from the country’s abundance of medicinal herbs. The traditional healing culture of hot stone bath in Bhutan, dates back centuries. It is a medicinal method that involves soaking in fresh river water mixed with artemisia leaves.
The river water is typically heated by roasted river stones. It is believed to have a variety of medical properties and are used for therapeutic purposes.
You can choose a from variety of hot stone bath places,mostly the price ranges due to the aesthetic of the place set up for hot stone bath.Otherwise the experience and benefits will be same in all.
If you prefer to experience one,we can share details of different ranges.