Paro, Bhutan

Trekking and adventure-focused operator — Snowman, Druk Path, Jomolhari specialists.

Newly established operator offering cheap tour packages.

Boutique heritage hotel 10 minutes from Paro Dzong, with views of the Chele La pass.

One of Bhutan's few licensed female trek guides. Wilderness first-responder certified.

Airport pickups, private SUV and van hire with licensed Bhutanese drivers.

Budget shared transfers and shuttle services between Paro and Thimphu.

Fine dining with valley views — seasonal menu featuring Bhutanese, Indian and international dishes.

Paro Tsechu — annual mask dance festival

5-day religious festival with masked cham dances and the unveiling of a giant silk thangka.

Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang) hike

The iconic cliff-side monastery — a half-day hike every Bhutan visitor takes.

Druk Path trek

5-6 day high-altitude trek connecting Paro and Thimphu through alpine lakes.

Traditional hot stone bath (menchu)

River stones heated in a fire, dropped into a herbal bath — 200 years of Bhutanese wellness.

Traditional Bhutanese archery

Try Bhutan's national sport — bamboo bow, 145m target, and lots of chanting.

Mountain biking — Paro valley loop

Full-day 35km loop through Paro's farming villages and forest paths.

Bhutanese red rice

Semi-milled short-grain rice with a nutty, earthy flavour — a Bhutanese staple.

Thangka — traditional scroll painting

Hand-painted Buddhist scroll paintings on canvas, blessed by monks.

Silver & turquoise jewelry

Traditional Bhutanese silver pendants, koma brooches and prayer-bead malas.

Himalayan herbal incense

Hand-rolled incense sticks made from 108 Himalayan herbs, used in monasteries.