About Paro
Paro (population 11,500 in 2017) is a town in the south west of Bhutan.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
Symbol: Nu.
Language
Dzongkha
Phone Code
+975
International dialing code for Bhutan
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Bhutan
Region
Asia
Southern Asia
How to Get to Paro
Transportation options and arrival information
Paro is the site of the nation's sole international airport:27.40888989.4205561Paro Airport(PBHIATA). Deep inside a narrow valley, Paro is often cited as the airport with the most difficult approach in the world; the descent does entail a flight path very close to mountain peaks, which can be unnerving for those on their maiden flight into the airport. Paro is served by two airlines,Druk Air, andBhutan Airlines, which fly routes betweenBangkok,Delhi,Dhaka,Kathmandu,Kolkata,Siliguri,Singapore, an
Getting Around Paro
Local transportation and navigation tips
As the main tourist sites in Paro are spread out throughout the valley, a vehicle is required to get around. Taxis are available for hire inside the main bazaar.
Safety in Paro
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.481)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
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