Paro a small town and the home to the Tiger's Nest, situated in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is one of the most fertile as well as historic valley of Bhutan which is the widest in the Kingdom. It is the Bhutan's sole international airport. The Paro Airport is the largest International Airport of Bhutan and has been one of the prime locations for numerous tourist visit. It is known to be the most challenging airport to land on.
Paro has the international airport of Bhutan located in it. Therefore you can easily reach here through numerous flights that enter the country. It is located in the south-west of the country and caters only to Druk Air with flights connecting Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bodhgaya, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Kathmandu and Dhaka to Bhutan.
If you aren't taking a flight to Paro; then the nearest land border crossing is the Jaigaon (India)/Phuentsholing. Road permits are available here if you wish to travel by cab/car. The taxis from the border would take you directly to Paro which is a 4-hour journey.
March-May (spring) is the best time to visit Paro in Bhutan. During this time, the hills come alive with the most beautiful blooms. October and November are the autumn months in Bhutan. During these two months, the weather in Paro it’s usually sunny during the day with a bit of snow in the higher elevations.
The skies are clear with a pleasant climate and the temperature experienced is hardly 20-degree Celsius. For trekking, October is the best month as the sky is clear and the temperature not so bad. Also, it is advised that you carry an umbrella along as there are possibilities of seasonal rainfall. The monsoons in India, generally influence Bhutan's climate. June to September is the monsoon season in the country when there’s a lot of humidity and rains all around Bhutan. Late-November to early-March is the dry season in Bhutan which is again a good time to travel without the tourist crowd; however, it can get cold in early December to February. June-August is the low season in Bhutan and the hotel rates, and airfares are the cheapest during these months.
Its peaceful serene beauty and clean air, surrounded by unleveled mountains, lush green fields and historical buildings make Paro the foremost popular destination in Bhutan. It is here in the city, where the only international airport can be found. Thus, Paro receives maximum number of tourists year round. There are frequent visits to the attractive dzongs such as Paro and Zuri; monasteries and palaces like Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Pelri Goemba, Ugyen Pelri Palace. Other best tourism places include temples, monuments and museums such as Bondey Lhakhang, Khangkhu Lhakhang, Tago Lhakhang, Druk Choeding and National Museum. Paro is a historic town with peaceful atmosphere and it is best explored on foot. It is worth a stroll witnessing the everyday life of the locals which ultimately makes it a must visit place in Bhutan.