Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder Dragon: Part 4—Paro
After exploring Thimphu and visiting Punakha, I headed to Paro, at a height of 7,333 feet and about 55 km from the capital. Widely regarded as Bhutan’s most beautiful valley, Paro is also the country’s main gateway, home to Bhutan’s only international airport. Renowned for its ancient monasteries, majestic dzongs, apple orchards, emerald rice fields, and spectacular Himalayan scenery,…