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title: "Paro, Bhutan"
description: "Bhutan · airport PBH"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/paro"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇧🇹 Paro, Bhutan

Bhutan · airport PBH

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Ngultrum (BTN). 100 USD = 9482 BTN
- Phone code: +975
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/BX4MaW](https://airalo.pxf.io/BX4MaW)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bhutan](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bhutan)

## Brief

- Paro is Bhutan’s main international gateway and a base for visiting Paro Dzong, the National Museum and the cliffside Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. The Taktsang hike is steep and usually takes several hours.
- Try local dishes including **ema datshi** (chilli and cheese), **momos**, red rice and **phaksha paa** (pork with radish and chilli). Bhutanese tea and ara, a traditional rice or grain spirit, are also common local drinks.
- Keep some Bhutanese ngultrum in cash. Cards may work in larger hotels and shops, but cash is still useful for smaller restaurants, local purchases and accommodation ([fleewinter.com](https://www.fleewinter.com/blog/understanding-money-in-bhutan-currency-cash-and-what-youll-actually-need/)).
- Exchange unwanted ngultrum before reaching the departures area at Paro airport, where formal currency-exchange options may be limited ([fleewinter.com](https://www.fleewinter.com/blog/understanding-money-in-bhutan-currency-cash-and-what-youll-actually-need/)).

## Safety and health

- **Dengue** is a mosquito-borne risk. Use repellent, wear clothing that covers exposed skin and take extra precautions around accommodation without effective screening or air conditioning ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bhutan)).
- **Melioidosis** can occur after contact with contaminated soil, mud or fresh water, particularly following heavy rain. Avoid floodwater and muddy areas, and keep cuts and other wounds covered ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bhutan)).
- Paro is at roughly 2,200 metres, and the climb to Taktsang is substantially higher. Take the first day at an easy pace, allow time to acclimatise and stop if headache, nausea, dizziness or unusual breathlessness develops.

## Recent News

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_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best times to visit Paro are March and April, then October to December, when conditions suit sightseeing, hiking and mountain views. May and September are generally usable but can bring showers, while June to August is the monsoon period with heavy rain, landslides, leeches and disrupted paths or roads.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| February | OK | 9 | 17 | 7 |
| March | Great | 12 | 31 | 10 |
| April | Great | 13 | 40 | 12 |
| May | OK | 16 | 66 | 12 |
| June | Avoid | 19 | 94 | 11 |
| July | Avoid | 18 | 148 | 10 |
| August | Avoid | 18 | 126 | 11 |
| September | OK | 17 | 76 | 10 |
| October | Great | 13 | 34 | 8 |
| November | Great | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| December | Great | 8 | 4 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cold and dry, around -7°C to 7°C, with clear Himalayan views. Snow can block high routes, while valley sightseeing suits winter conditions.
- **February (OK):** February is wintry and dry, around -5°C to 8°C. Clear mountain views suit valley visits, while snow can leave high routes inaccessible.
- **March (Great):** March is cool, around 0°C to 12°C, with flowering plants and suitable conditions for sightseeing, short hikes and outdoor exploring.
- **April (Great):** April is mild and springlike, around 3°C to 14°C, with flowering trees and good trekking conditions. Clear periods suit Tiger's Nest and other outdoor visits.
- **May (OK):** May is mild, around 6°C to 16°C, with rising humidity and showers. Cloud and rain can interrupt mountain walks and other outdoor plans.
- **June (Avoid):** June is humid and monsoonal, around 9°C to 18°C, with heavy rain, cloud and leeches. Landslides and damaged paths can disrupt roads and hikes.
- **July (Avoid):** July is the wettest monsoon month, around 10°C to 18°C. Heavy rain brings landslides, leeches, cloud and washed-out paths, with some roads and trails closed.
- **August (Avoid):** August is wet and humid, around 10°C to 18°C, with monsoon rain, cloud and leeches. Landslides and damaged paths can disrupt roads, hikes and mountain views.
- **September (OK):** September is mild, around 8°C to 17°C, with clearer spells and occasional showers. Hiking and sightseeing suit the month's generally usable outdoor conditions.
- **October (Great):** October is clear and dry, around 3°C to 15°C, making it a strong month for Tiger's Nest, mountain views, hiking, wildlife and festivals.
- **November (Great):** November is dry and clear, around -2°C to 12°C, with excellent mountain visibility. Cool conditions suit hiking, wildlife trips, sightseeing and seasonal festivals.
- **December (Great):** December is dry, around -5°C to 9°C, with crisp Himalayan views. Valley sightseeing and winter walks suit visitors prepared for freezing nights.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 24 | 1 | 2% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 23 | 0 | 2% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 24 | 1 | 3% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 21 | 5 | 48% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 17 | 7 | 84% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 20 | 9 | 72% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 22 | 9 | 23% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Amazing Bhutan in 7 Days](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/Amazing-Bhutan-7-Days/d22308-120885P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1800 USD · 168–168 HOUR
- [Best of Bhutan Tour( Culture- Hikes- Short Trek- Monastic Stay)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/Best-of-Bhutan-Culture-Hikes-Architecture-Short-Trek/d22308-102883P10?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1370 USD · 120–120 HOUR
- [4 Days- Private Bhutan Tour with Tiger Nest](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/4-Days-Private-Bhutan-All-Inclusive-Luxury-Tour/d22308-102883P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1120 USD · 96–96 HOUR
- [5 Days Tour in Bhutan](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/5-Days-Tour-in-Bhutan/d22308-120885P6?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1500 USD · 120–120 HOUR
- [5-Day Private tour of Bhutan](https://www.viator.com/tours/Thimphu/5-Day-Private-tour-of-Bhutan/d22284-307570P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1187.67 USD · 120–120 HOUR
- [Bhutan Vacation (5 Nights-6 Days)](https://www.viator.com/tours/Thimphu/Bhutan-Vacation-5-Nights-6-Days/d22284-102883P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1806 USD · 144–144 HOUR
- [Bhutan Family Vacation With Cultural Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/Bhutan-Family-Vacation-With-Cultural-Tour/d22308-102883P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 2156 USD · 168–168 HOUR
- [Marvels of Bhutan-A Bespoke Travel Experience](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/Marvels-of-Bhutan/d22308-102883P17?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 895 USD · 72–72 HOUR
- [5 Days Glimpse of Bhutan](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paro/5-Days-Glimpse-of-Bhutan-Tour/d22308-71355P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 1555 USD · 120–120 HOUR

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