Bhutan, Paro
Paro (སྤ་རོ་, Wylie: spa ro) city is the seat of Paro District in the Paro Valley of Bhutan which is the gateway to Bhutan as it is home to Paro Airport, Bhutan's only international airport. Paro is also famous for the Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley which was first built on by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century.
Bhutan - the land of the thunder dragon is also a land from a different time. Steeped in tradition and culture the only way to truly appreciate it is by visiting it. "The land of the Thunder Dragon" - Druk Yul, as its called in Tibetian is indeed, the Last Shangrila protected by the mighty Himalayas from the rest of the world. Bhutan is only country where the Monarch rule is still in existence and the Kingdom is blissfully untouched. Hidden in the Eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet and as big as Switzerland, but sparsely populated, Bhutan is as pristine as it gets.
Paro, Bhutan.
Paro city is the seat of Paro District in the Paro Valley of Bhutan which is the gateway to Bhutan as it is home to Paro Airport, Bhutan's only international airport. Paro is also famous for the Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley which was first built on by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century.
Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District in Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.BTNBhutanParoRinpung Dzongdzonggeolat27.42489958geolon89.42170416geotaggedinternational airport
Panoramic view of the Himalayan range including Mount Everest enroute flight from Paro, Bhutan to Mumbai, India on Druk Air flight.
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Panoramic view of the Himalayan range including the peaks of Mount Everest enroute flight from Paro, Bhutan to Mumbai, India on Druk Air flight.
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Panoramic image of Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley which was first built on by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century.
Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District in Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.pano14113604LargepanoramapanoramicdzongBhutanBTNgeolat27.42486332geolon89.42203630geotaggedParomonastaryPadma Sambhavafortfortress
Panoramic image of Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley which was first built on by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century.
Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District in Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.pano14113625LargepanoramapanoramicdzongBhutanBTNgeolat27.42495442geolon89.42156547geotaggedParomonastaryPadma Sambhavafortfortress
Panoramic image of Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley which was first built on by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century.
Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District in Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag.pano14113589LargepanoramapanoramicdzongBhutanBTNgeolat27.42567476geolon89.42399831geotaggedParomonastaryPadma Sambhavafortfortress
Panoramic view of Paro, Bhutan from Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa. Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities. Main construction materials for Naksel are indigenous and locally purchased. Traditional windows, mud-bricks, framework and even furniture were locally crafted here in Ngoba Village, connecting Naksel to the surrounding forest.
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Panoramic view of Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa and Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities. Main construction materials for Naksel are indigenous and locally purchased. Traditional windows, mud-bricks, framework and even furniture were locally crafted here in Ngoba Village, connecting Naksel to the surrounding forest.BTNBhutanNaksel Boutique Hotel SpaParogeolat27.42687344geolon89.42282808geotaggedpanopanoramic
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.BTNBhutanDamthangHaNaksel Boutique Hotel Spageolat27.42328785geolon89.36705072geotaggedhillshotellandscapelandscapingspavista
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.
Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Blending the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.BTNBhutanDamthangHaNaksel Boutique Hotel Spageolat27.42309488geolon89.36731042geotagged
View from Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Naksel is a blend between the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.
View from Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa at Paro, Bhutan.
Naksel is a blend between the heritage of traditional Bhutanese architecture and the comfort of modern amenities.14112899900901902903tonemappedcreativeNaksel Boutique Hotel SpaBhutanBTNDamthanggeolat27.42344574geolon89.36725348geotaggedHa
Near Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Near Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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At the base of Taktsang Monastery (also called Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery which is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated.
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At the base of Taktsang Monastery (also called Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery which is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated.
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At the base of Taktsang Monastery (also called Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery which is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated.
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At the base of Taktsang Monastery (also called Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery which is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated.
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At the base of Taktsang Monastery (also called Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery which is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated.
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Prayer flags hang on trees and blowing in the wind near base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest).
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Climbing near Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Just a few pony at the base of Taktsang Monastery (also called Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery which is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley, A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated.
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Bhutanese mother and child at the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Bhutanese mother and child at the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Bhutanese mother and child at the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Bhutanese mother and child at the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Prayer flags in Paro, Bhutan.
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Prayer flags in Paro, Bhutan.
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Archery in Bhutan (Dzongkha: མདའ་ (da); Wylie: mdaa; "arrow," "archery") is the national sport of the Kingdom. Archery was declared the national sport in 1971, when Bhutan became a member of the United Nations.The popularity of Bhutanese archery has increased both inside and outside Bhutan.
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Approach road toTaktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Paro Taktsang is the popular name of Taktsang Palphug Monastery.
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Children returning from school in Paro, Bhutan.
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Children returning from school in Paro, Bhutan.
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Children returning from school in Paro, Bhutan.
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Children returning from school in Paro, Bhutan.
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Children playing after school in Paro, Bhutan.
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Children playing after school in Paro, Bhutan.
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View from the National Museum of Bhutan - the cultural museum in the town of Paro in western Bhutan.
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