One day Perched on the side a shape cliff 900 meters above the floor of Paro Valley, Taktsang Monastery is Bhutan’s most miraculous monastery as well as one of the most venerated Buddhist sites. It goes a legend that Guru Rinpoche once flew to this site on a tiger to overpower a devil and then he mediated in the cave for three months, so Taktsang Monastery is also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery. 2 hours trekking to this monastery is necessary for superb views.

Rinpung Dzong, also called Paro Dzong, was constructed in 1644 on the original foundation of a monastery built by Guru Rinpoche. Standing on steep hillside next to Paro Chhu, this magnificent dzong holds a prominent site in the Paro Valley. You can see its massive buttressed walls throughout the whole valley. People always regard Rinpung Dzong as the finest model of Bhutanese architecture and travelers are always impressed by its brilliant stones and wood structures.

Located at the top of the hill above Paro Dzong, Bhutan National Museum is a unique rounding building in a shape of a conch shell. Though the museum is compact, it is very interesting. There are many sections that show the history and culture of Bhutan. You can learn various animals which symbolize different emotions in first section, different Buddhist gods in the second section, statues by some famed sculptors in the fourth section and statues of animals in the fifth section.

Chele La Pass, about 40km to Paro, is a high pass with an elevation of almost 4,000 meters above the sea level. If you get to the Haa Valley, you can a stop at the Chele La Pass. This pass offers a breathtaking view of snow-covered ranges in distant. The rows of fluttering colorful prayer flags in front of the snow peaks look very enchanting as well. The blueish sky allowed for great photos on both sides of the pass. The wind might be strong, so make sure you take enough warm clothes.