A new hotel opened in 2004, accommodation is very comfortable, with wonderful views across the valley. Restaurant, bar and state of the art spa. The main street of Paro is lined with traditional decorated buildings containing small shops and restaurants. The Paro Dzong – fortress-monastery – is on the hillside overlooking the valley and above is the museum. Dzongs were built for defence but today they are home to monks and government offices. The Paro Festival takes place while we are here. About 10km from Paro is the breathtaking Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery built on the face of a cliff.
