Paro
The beautiful valley of Paro encapsulates within itself a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundreds of myths and legends. Its natural beauty are the many elegant, traditional-style houses that dot the valley and surrounding hills. It is also the home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries, National Museum and country's only airport. Mount. Chomolhari (7,314m) reigns in white glory at the northern end of the valley and its glacial water plunge through deep gorges to form Pa Chhu (Paro River). Also a must visit place is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger’s Nest. Paro is also one of the most fertile valley in the Kingdom producing a bulk of the locally famous red rice from its terraced fields.