Brief
The beautiful valley which encapsulates within itself rich culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends is home to many of Bhutan’s oldest temple and monasteries, country’s only airport and the National Museum. Mt. Chomolhari (7300 mtrs) resigns in white glory at the north end of the valley and its glacial waters plunge through deep gorges to form the Paro river. Paro is also one of the most fertile valley in the kingdom producing a bulk of the famous red rice from its terraced fields. 

Reasons to visit
Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area. In addition, the Paro Valley is wide and verdant and is recognized a one of the most beautiful in all Bhutan. However, apart from the main street (which is constructed of traditional wooden structures), the bazaar area is a nondescript hodgepodge of concrete buildings that is totally bereft of charm and character. Along with Jakar and Punakha, Paro forms the 'golden triangle' of popular tourist destinations.

Drukgyel Dzong   
This Dzong, with a delightful village nestling at its foot was built in 1614 by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders led by Mongolion Warlord, Gushri Khan. Historically and strategically this dzong withstood all its glory and had captured western eyes in 1914 vide National Geographic magazine. The glory of Drukgyel Dzong remained even it was destroyed by fire in 1951. On a clear day one can see the commanding view of Mt. Chomolhari from the village below the Dzong.

Rinpung Dzongr      
Also known as fortress of the heap of jewels, it was built during the time of Shabdrung Nawang Namgyal in 1646. The approach to the dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called the Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge to the dzong over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the dzong as well as life around it. It is also venue of the Paro Tshechu held once a year in spring.

Ta Dzongt    
On a ridge immediately above the Rinpung Dzong is the Ta Dzong, built in 1951 as a watch tower. Unlike the rectangular shape of the Dzongs, Ta Dzong is round more like parts of an European castle. Since 1967 the dzong was re-established as the NationalMuseum and fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thanka paintings and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps.

Kyichu Lhakhang 
The origin of Kyichu Lhakhang dates back to the seventeenth century. It is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan (the other is jambey lhakhang in Bumthang). Kyichu Lhakhang is compose of twin temples, the first temple was built by Buddhist Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and in 1968, H.M. Ashi Kessang, the queen mother of Bhutan arranged for a second temple to be built alongside the first one in same style.

Taktsang Monastery     
This monastery clings to sheer cliffs. Legend says that Guru Padmasambhava flew on the back of a tiger to the site of Taktsang Monastery. A must see place for all visitors. (4 hrs short trek).

Shopping
Shops in Paro are open everyday. There are numerous handicraft shops throughout the valley.

Festive celebrations
Most of the festivals (tsechus) in Bhutan have some or other connection with Buddhism. In addition to normal tsechu, there are annual festivals, which are celebrated with great fanfare Traditional and colourful dances are performed by trained dancers and monks,Paro Tshechu .