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Paro (Dzongkha: སྤ་རོ་) is a town and seat of Paro District, in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. [1] It is an historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area. It is also home to Paro International Airport, Bhutan's sole international airport. Paro International Airport is served by Drukair.
Both trade goods and invading Tibetans came over the pass at the head of the valley, giving Paro the closest cultural connection with Tibet of any Bhutanese district. The dominant language in Paro is Dzongkha, the national language. The only international airport in Bhutan, Paro International Airport, is located in Paro district.
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The Paro Chhu flows through the Paro Valley, which is the site of one of Bhutan's main towns, Paro, and many important monasteries. The two best known monasteries here are Taktshang ("Tiger's nest" in Dzongkha), and Paro Dzong. Taktshang clings to a ledge of a high cliff approximately 15 km north of Paro.
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Museum chronicles the last 100 years of Bhutan and showcases the history of monarchy in Bhutan. Ta Dzong served as a watch tower for centuries and is a five storied building. [4] The museum has total of eleven galleries. One gallery is fully dedicated to Wangchuck dynasty, another showcases the history and significance of Trongsa Chhoetse Dzong.
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The site is the oldest national park in Bhutan. [24] Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) Multiple districts Natural 2012 The site is the second largest national park in Bhutan. [25] Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary: Trashiyangtse District: Cultural 2012 The site is an important bird area in the Himalayas. [26] Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) Multiple ...