Paro is located at altitude of 2280 meter above the sea level in the north-western part of the Kingdom,Paro valley is truly enchanting a patch work of lush green rice fields with a clear crystalline river meandering graciously through it.Paro is not beautiful enough alone but enriched in culture,scenic and abounds in myths and legends. The signification of ParoDzongkhag(state)is such that Paro has 176 Lhakhangs and 427 choetens and among those one of the oldest Buddhist monastery of Bhutan called KyichuLhakhang,Takshnag Monastery (Tigeress’ Nest) the most photographed which clinked on the rock making significant of its own stand.Paro is the state (Dzongkhag) who owns the International Airport for Bhutan.
Paro is popular for agricultural prospective as Paro has Agriculture Machinery Centre established by initiation of Japanese counterpart which created Paro as the hub of all agricultural and horticultural research laboratory. Paro having fertile valley with moderate climatic conditions better road network connecting the villages and other sections of the state makes one of the best places in Bhutan.Paro is some time referred by Bhutanese as Rice Bowl because Red rice produced of Paro is most popular product among rest crops for instance millet,wheat,potatoes,apple,peach and seasonal vegetables which are organic and are grown on a commercial scale.
Paro is most visited place of Bhutan by tourists because Paro has international airport at first place and during spring Paro celebrates the ParoTshechu which falls in 11th to 15th Day of 2nd month of Lunar calendar otherwise Bhutanese calendar.During this episode one can find the local in their best cloths which are authentic hand crafted textile on display.
Rinpung Dzong a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley has a long history. A monastery was first built on the site by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century, but it wasn't until 1644 thatNgawang Namgyalbuilt a larger monastery on the old foundations, and for centuries this imposing five storey building served as an effective defence against numerous invasion attempts by the Tibetans.
Built with stones instead of clay, the Dzong was named Rinpung, meaning "heaps of jewels" but Rinpung and all its treasures were destroyed by the fire in 1907. Only one thangka, known as Thongdel, was saved. The Paro Dzong was rebuilt by the penlop dawa Penjor after the fire. Housed within its walls is a collection of sacred masks and costumes. Some date back several centuries; others were contributed by Dawa Penjor and his successor Penlop Tshering Penjor in recent times.
Along the main street there is a complex of traditional architecture with richly decorated buildings housing small shops, institutions and restaurants.
The Dungtse Lhakhang is a 15th-century temple situated by the new bridge, and theUgyen Perli Palace is visible through the fence. Members of royal family lodge in the palace when passing. Nearby is the old bridge by the Rinpung Dzong. Notable hotels include the Olathang Hotel built in an ornate style.