Paro Dzong, previously known as Rinpung Dzong which means in Bhutanese “the fortress on a heap of jewels.” Paro Dzong was used as a fort to protect the Paro Valley from the invasions by Tibetan.
Paro is the most attractive of Bhutan's valleys. Full of colour and tradition, this small town is dominated by a spectacular dzong, while isolated villages and farms dot the landscape. The houses here are considered among the most beautiful in the country.
Paro lies on the banks of the Paro Chhu in the centre of a broad valley — the only area in the country large enough to allow a plane to safely land. The massive structure of Paro Dzong towering over the town are impressively visible from most parts of the valley, especially when the entire house is lighted at night
