Generally visitors enter the Kingdom at Paro by the National Airline Druk Air. Due to the location of the International airport, Paro valley is well developed in terms of infrastructure like road network, hotels and other tourist facilities. Paro is one of the most populated areas of the country and a home to number of religious sites and monasteries.
The most famous monastery and ancient highlights for the people of Bhutan. It was founded as a meditating cave by the famous saint Guru Padmasambhava in the early 8th century upon subjugating a demon and forcing him to take an oath to be the local protector of the region towards the very end.
Kyichu Lhakhang, which along with Jambay Lhakhang in central Bhutan is the oldest temple in Bhutan, dating back to the 7th century.
Drukgyel Dzong, at the upper end of the valley, built to protect against invading Tibetans, but in ruins since a fire in the 1950s.
Paro Town, the single market town in the dzonghag which is booming (by Bhutanese standards) due to influx of tourist.
Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, the massive fortress/monastery which is also the administrative center of the dzonkhag. Scenes from the movie Little Buddha were filmed in and around this dzong.
Ta Dzong, former watch tower of the Dzong is now converted as The National Museum of Bhutan
