Paro, Mountain city in western Bhutan
Located at 2266 meters in the Himalayas, Paro extends along the banks of the Paro River, surrounded by agricultural fields and forested mountains.
Paro functioned as the primary cultural and political center of Bhutan until 1962, when the national government transferred its operations to Thimphu.
The city preserves traditional Bhutanese architecture throughout its main street, featuring the Dungtse Lhakhang temple and numerous decorated merchant buildings.
Paro International Airport handles all international flights to Bhutan, while the Indo-Bhutan National Highway connects the city to Phuntsholing at the Indian border.
The temperature in Paro valley fluctuates from minus 1.4 degrees Celsius in January to 24.5 degrees Celsius in July, supporting various agricultural activities.
Location: Wangchang Gewog
Elevation above the sea: 2,266 m
GPS coordinates: 27.43077,89.41299
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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