With beautiful sacred sites and fascinating views, Paro, the cultural heart of Bhutan, is a gateway to a world of wonders. Its many intriguing destinations, including Paro Taktsang, Rinpung Dzong, National Museum, Paro River, and Paro Airport Bird’s Eye View Point provide an amazing travel experience.
If you have already covered the destination of your liking in Paro, it is time to jump to the next stage. Your trusted hotel in Paro, Hotel Paro Grand, is the perfect starting point for your day trips to nearby locations.
Pack a light backpack and start your journey to a nearby location. It is best to start your journey early in the morning to enjoy most of the day in a productive and gratifying way. While Paro offers a wealth of attraction for history, culture, and natural beauty, its strategic location also makes it an excellent base for exploring the nearby areas.
Drive to Chele La Pass
One of the several passes interconnecting mountainous landscapes, Chele La Pass, is the renowned motorable pass of Bhutan. It is also the highest pass out there. Several tourists seeking thrill participate in trekking trips. A drive to the pass offers breathtaking forest views and spectacular mountain vistas. One of its highlights is the beautiful vista of the sacred peak of Bhutan, Mount Jomolhari.
Chele La Pass is the best destination if you are looking for a nearby place to Paro for a 1-day trip. Distance of 39.8km, you can get here from Paro in about 1 hour and 30 minutes by road. Various trails and undiscovered forests in this region offer the ideal place for trekking.
The pass offers vibrant views of flowers spread across the land. Once you visit here you can participate in different activities or you can organize a peaceful time by stopping at a fascinating view for a picnic. The destination offers the opportunity to witness vibrant birds flying in the sky and fascinating land creatures passing by. If you are a biker, there are also options for mountain biking in Chele La Pass.
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
Built by the Great Iron Bridge Builder, Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge has spiritual and historical significance. The suspension bridge or Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge is believed to be around 900 years old.
Temple Tachog Lhakhang is the highlight of the place. The bridge is festooned with prayer flags. Suspended over the Paro Chhu River, the place offers the best scene to have a riverside picnic.
The surreal vistas of the iconic bridge surrounded by majestic mountains and a beautiful refreshing river make the place otherworldly. After enjoying the surrounding beauty of the destination you can return to Hotel Paro Grand, the best hotel in Paro, Bhutan in the evening and enjoy a comfortable night.
Explore the Charming Haa Valley
A hidden gem just beyond Paro, Haa Valley is a peaceful place surrounded by mountain vistas. This place is the best off-beat destination that shouldn't be missed. Due to being less crowded, the place offers an opportunity to mingle with the locals more intimately. If you are looking for a cultural immersion trip, Haa Valley is just the right destination for you. The rural charm of the valley is dotted with traditional villages, verdant rice fields, and temples.
Once you visit here, you can go for a nature walk, embrace its culture, try different things in the farmlands with locals, and visit the nearby temples (White and Black Temple) to get blessings. Haa summer festivals are one of its highlights. Visiting during the festival season can open a new world. Your 1-day trip will be best spent with its beauty, culture, and history.
It is 65 km away from Paro, and you can reach Haa Valley in 1 and 50 minutes by road. You have one day so try your best to cover things that matter to you. Haa Valley offers:
- Hiking to temples including White and Black Temple
- Enjoy a riverside picnic in the Haa Chu river
- Cultural immersion
- Go for the Poppy trail and enjoy its beauty.
Visit Dochula Pass
Located between Thimphu and Punakha, Dochula Pass offers breathtaking mountain vistas. It is a location remembered by locals for its honorable history. The historical landmarks remind people of the war and its sacrifice in battle against the Assamese.
Dochula Pass is around 1 hour and 40 minutes from Paro, serving as the best place to visit for a 1-day trip. Its sacred attraction points are 108 Memorial Chorten and Druk Wangyal Lhakhang. You can visit these temples and get an inside look at the beautiful architecture and intricate carvings.
The pass falls between Thimphu and Punakha. The ancient trail is filled with breathtaking nature views including a clear view of the Himalayan Region. Surrounded by forest and prayer flags coloring the trails with their vibrant beauty, creates a fascinating view. Fluttering in the wind, the prayer flags create an otherworldly surrounding. It is also famous for offering spectacular views of flowers and wildlife living in the forest area.
Explore the Vibrant City of Thimphu
Thimphu is known to everyone who is visiting Bhutan. Who wouldn't know the beautiful capital of the country, Bhutan? The place is full of history. From its various attractions to incredible vistas, Thimphu offers not only Himalayan beauty but also modernity for its tourists.
It has a large number of temples, markets, historical architectural monuments, wildlife preserves, libraries, museums and so much more. Your 1 day trip to Thimphu brings a lot of options that need to be covered. It takes 1 hour and 17 minutes to drive from Paro to the capital city.
If you're looking for a hiking trip, you can go for Tango Goemba. The trails offer picturesque views throughout its journey. The various markets of Thimphu make it the best place for you to buy different things. Don’t forget your souvenirs.
Conclusion
Your 1-day trip to Paro can be an incredible experience if you travel to the nearby place with proper planning. Based on your interests and preferences, you can look for the particular activities that you want to try. Paro's strategic location offers various beautiful destinations including the capital Thimphu, Dochula Pass, Ha Valley, Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, and Chele La Pass.
Each destination offers fascinating opportunities to try different things. Whether you are a nature lover, thrill seeker, or want to immerse in the culture of Bhutan, this destination is going to fulfill your wish. Stay for a cozy night at your hotel in Paro, Hotel Paro Grand, pack your backpack, and start your day trip as early as possible. Get back in the evening and have a comfortable and refreshing time in your hotel.
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