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Paro – The Mystic and the Mysterious
Probably the most talked about destination in Bhutan, Paro is surrounded by many legends and myths. Situated at 7200 feet above sea level, the Paro valley is not only beautiful but also boasts of a rich heritage and culture. Terraced red rice farming and the Paro River flowing down from the Mt. Chomolhari’s glacier makes it the most fertile valley in the entire Kingdom of Bhutan. Paro also is home to the only airport in Bhutan in addition to the National Museum and some of the most ancient monasteries and temples in the country.
Let us look at some of the attractions that Paro has to offer —
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Ta Dzong
Ta Dzong is a National Museum of Bhutan and is housed in a huge watch tower that built back in the 17th century as a defensive option for Rinpung Dzong during the inter-valley wars. Ta Dzong means watch-tower. Today, on its various circular floors, it houses some of the most fascinating works of art that include but are not limited to relics, art, exquisite postage stamps and thangkha paintings (religious).
Druk Choeding
This town temple features the main statue of Jampa (future Buddha) in a seated position and Gyenyen which is surrounded by ancient Bhutanese weaponry consisting of shields and weapons. The Druk Choeding is said to built in 1525 by Ngwang Chhogyel who ruled from 1465 to 1540. He is featured as a mural on the right side on the inner entrance and is said to be the ancestor of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Kyichu Lhakhang
Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest shrines in Bhutan and dates back to the 7th century AD. The Kyichu Lhakhang complex houses two temples, one of which was built in the 7th century by Songsten Gampo (King of Tibet) and the second one was built by Ashi Kesang (Queen Mother of Bhutan) in 1968. The pattern of both temples is very similar.
Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest)
Taktshang Lhakhang, also known as Tiger's Nest, is one of Bhutan’s more famous monasteries and every Bhutanese visits this at least once in a lifetime. It is located on a cliff at a height of about 900 meters above the Paro valley floor and was damaged due to a fire in 1998. It has been restored since. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche visited this monastery riding a tiger and hence the name Taktshang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest). This monastery has been recognised as the most sacred in all of Bhutan.
Dungtse Lhakhang
The Dungtse Lhakhang is very unique in the architectural sense. It is a temple shaped like a chorten and was built in 1433 by Thangtong Gyalpo, known for building iron bridges. This temple houses the best paintings in Bhutan and has three floors, said to represent earth, heaven and hell. Nearby is another temple called the Pana Lahkhang which is a must visit and is believed to be built in the 7th century.
Jangsarbu Lhakhang
If you want to see the magnificent statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, Jansarbu Lhakhang is the place to be. Located right behind the Paro Dzong, this Buddha uiss believed to have originated in Lhasa. This temple is also home to the deity of Paro. Legend has it that the statue of Buddha was en route elsewhere and was kept here for safe-keeping. However, the statue could not be moved and myth has it that it was destined to be installed here.
Drukgyel Dzong
The Drukgyel Dzong was built in 1646 to commemorate the victory of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal over Tibetan conquistadors. This Dzong was featured in the National Geographic magazine in 1914. However, this monument was destroyed in 1951 due to fire but its importance and glory are yet to diminish.
Rinpung Dzong
Built by the very first temporal and spiritual leader of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the Ripung Dzong is home to the monastic body of Paro. You can get to this Dzong by passing through a covered, traditional bridge with a stoned path called the Nemi Zam. This Dzong is also host to the spring festival of Paro Tshechu.
Visiting Bhutan and skipping Paro will be the greatest travel mistake you will ever make. Do make sure to keep aside a couple of days to enjoy the historical mysteries and legends that define Paro, Bhutan.
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