Town in Paro District, Bhutan
Getting around Paro
How to get around Paro
Paro town is small and walkable. Everything else, including the Tiger's Nest trailhead 10 km away, is by car with your guide and driver.
Ways to get around Paro
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hired car with driver | Included in most tours; taxis about Nu 400–1,000 locally | Needed for Tiger's Nest, Chele La and Thimphu |
| Walking | Free | Paro town and the dzong are within 15 minutes of each other |
| Shared bus to Thimphu | About Nu 100–200 | Frequent, about 1.5 h; guide must still accompany you |
Ride-hailing apps in Paro
A 5 km ride costs about Nu.150–350 ($1.6–3.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Druk Ride | Local taxi app; coverage thinner than Thimphu |
- Taxis have fixed fares from the stand. Your guide and driver usually handle transport.
Arriving in Paro
Paro International (PBH)
Bhutan's only international airport, 6 km from town; taxi or hotel pickup about Nu 400–800, 10–15 min; Thimphu 1–1.5 h away.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Self-drive car hire isn't available; visitors travel with a hired driver and guide. Indian licences work for overland self-drives.
- Onward travel in Bhutan: No railways; travel is by private car with driver on slow, winding roads. Domestic flights link Paro with Bumthang, Yonphula and Gelephu; the Druk Ride app books buses and taxis.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Paro?
No. Use Druk Ride instead.
What's the best way to get around Paro?
Paro town is small and walkable. Everything else, including the Tiger's Nest trailhead 10 km away, is by car with your guide and driver.
How do I get from the airport to Paro?
Bhutan's only international airport, 6 km from town; taxi or hotel pickup about Nu 400–800, 10–15 min; Thimphu 1–1.5 h away.
Is Paro walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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