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Paro
Paro Dzongkhag is nestled in the northwestern region of Bhutan, set at an elevation of 2,250 meters above sea level. Covering an area of 1,293 square kilometers, Paro experiences a mild climate, with summer temperatures ranging from 26°C to 14°C and winter temperatures from 14°C down to -5°C. The presence of Bhutan’s only international airport in Paro further enhances its accessibility, making it a vital aerial gateway to the Kingdom (Source: Paro Dzongkhag Page).
Paro Taksang Monastery
In the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava, revered as Guru Rinpoche, arrived at Taktshang cave in the form of Guru Dorje Droloe, riding a tigress. His mission was to subdue eight classes of malevolent spirits, binding them with an oath to protect the dharma. In 1692, Gyalsey Tenzin Rabgye laid the foundation stones for Taktshang Monastery. Inside the temple, there stands a bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche, said to have miraculously spoken in 1951.