Paro District district, Bhutan

Places to visit near Paro

Paro is a town in Paro District district, Bhutan, home to about 2,169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 11 buddhist sites and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Rinpung Dzong (1 km), National Museum of Bhutan (2 km) and Kyerchu Lhakhang (5 km).

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Paro, Bhutan
Paro, Paro District district, Bhutan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Paro at a glance

Location
Paro District district, Bhutan
Population
about 2,169
Coordinates
27.4305° N, 89.4133° E
Places within 50 km
93 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage
Railway station
Falakata (FLK), 127 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 170 km

Top places to visit near Paro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Paro: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paro

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paro. The closest is Best View Point for Tiger's Nest (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Paro

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paro. The closest is Druk Choeding Lhakhang (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Paro

20 buddhist sites within 100 km of Paro. The closest is Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang (1 km); the best-known is Rinpung Dzong (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Paro

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Paro. The closest is Jimilang Tsho (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paro

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paro. The closest is Motithang Takin Preserve (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Paro

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Paro. The closest is Waterfall Pavillion (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Paro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paro
  2. 1 km Rinpung Dzong · Buddhist site, Paro District
  3. 1 km National Museum of Bhutan · museum, Paro District
  4. 12 km The Tiger's Nest · Buddhist site, Paro District
  5. 1 km Paro Taktsang · Buddhist site, Paro District
  6. 7 km Kyerchu Lhakhang · Buddhist site, Paro District
  7. 5 km Back to Paro

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From travellers near Paro

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How to reach Paro

  • By train: Falakata (FLK) — about 127 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 170 km by road

All places near Paro by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Paro by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints50115Best View Point for Tiger's Nest (11 km)
Forts & heritage1833Druk Choeding Lhakhang (1 km)
Buddhist sites1120Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Jimilang Tsho (20 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens313Motithang Takin Preserve (26 km)
Waterfalls112Waterfall Pavillion (17 km)
Temples26Thimphu (29 km)
Other attractions25Clock Tower Square (28 km)
Museums33National Museum of Bhutan (2 km)
Caves11Lion Cave (11 km)
Treks01Himalayan High Altitude Treks and Expeditions (80 km)
Parks01Gupha Dara (100 km)

Paro: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Paro?

Rinpung Dzong (Buddhist site, about 1 km), National Museum of Bhutan (museum, about 2 km), Kyerchu Lhakhang (Buddhist site, about 5 km), Paro Taktsang (Buddhist site, about 11 km), The Tiger's Nest (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Jimilang Tsho (lake, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Paro?

93 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 11 buddhist sites, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paro?

Best View Point for Tiger's Nest, about 11 km by road; Bird's Eye View of Taktsang (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Paro?

Druk Choeding Lhakhang, about 1 km by road; Zuri Dzong (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Paro?

Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, about 1 km by road; Rinpung Dzong (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paro?

Start in Paro, visit Rinpung Dzong, then National Museum of Bhutan, then The Tiger's Nest, then Paro Taktsang, then Kyerchu Lhakhang, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Paro?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

How do I reach Paro?

By train: Falakata (FLK), about 127 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 170 km by road.

Towns near Paro

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Paro’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Paro on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.