How to find us
Paro, Bhutan — at the foot of the Himalayas
Highland Glamping is situated in the Paro Valley, Bhutan — one of the most beautiful mountain valleys in Asia, home to the iconic Taktsang Monastery.
Resort Address
Highland Glamping Resort Paro Valley, Paro District Kingdom of Bhutan
Nearest Airport
Paro International Airport (PBH) ~25 minutes by car Bhutan's only international airport
Contact
+975 77733323 contact@highlandbhutan.com Open daily, 7 AM – 9 PM BST
Getting here
Arriving in Paro
Paro is Bhutan’s most accessible valley, home to the country’s only international airport. Reaching us is straightforward once you arrive in Bhutan.
Fly into Paro International Airport (PBH)
Paro is served by direct flights from Delhi (DEL), Kolkata (CCU), Mumbai (BOM), Kathmandu (KTM), Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN), and Dhaka (DAC). The national carrier Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines operate scheduled services. The approach into Paro is considered one of the world's most scenic (and technically demanding) landing routes.
Clear immigration & meet your guide
All international tourists must travel with a licensed Bhutanese tour operator. Your tour guide will meet you at arrivals. If you need help connecting with a licensed operator, contact us and we will refer you to trusted partners we work with regularly.
Transfer to Highland Glamping
The resort is approximately 20–35 minutes from Paro Airport. Your tour guide or our team will coordinate the transfer. We can also arrange private vehicles from Paro town or Thimphu — just let us know your itinerary.
Flight connections to Paro
Visa & entry requirements
Visiting Bhutan
Bhutan maintains a unique high-value, low-impact tourism policy. Here is what you need to know before you travel.
Bhutan Visa
All visitors (except Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals) require a Bhutan tourist visa. It must be arranged through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator before departure. The visa is issued online and you collect a physical stamp on arrival.
Sustainable Development Fee
Bhutan charges every visitor a daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), which funds free education, healthcare, and conservation. Most international tourists pay USD 100 per person per night. Indian nationals pay a concessional rate of INR 1,200 per person per night, with INR 600 for children aged 6–12 and no charge for children under 6. The SDF is paid when your permit is issued and is separate from your room rate — we will confirm the exact amount for your party before you pay anything.
Regulated Tourism
Independent travel is not permitted for most international nationals. You must book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator who manages your itinerary, visa, and internal permits. Contact us and we will connect you with trusted partners.
Indian, Bangladeshi & Maldivian Visitors
Citizens of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives do not need a visa and are not required to pre-arrange a tour operator. An entry permit is required — Indian nationals can apply online in advance via immi.gov.bt or obtain it on arrival at Paro airport or the Phuentsholing border, presenting a passport valid for six months or a Voter ID card. The permit itself is free, but the Sustainable Development Fee still applies at the concessional rate of INR 1,200 per person per night.
Paro Protected Area Permit
Visiting certain areas near Paro — including the path toward Taktsang Monastery — requires a Protected Area Permit. Your licensed tour operator will arrange this as part of your itinerary.
Best Time to Visit
March–May and September–November offer the best weather: clear skies, mild temperatures, and lush scenery. March/April is peak Tsechu festival season. Winter (Dec–Feb) is quiet and cold but very clear. Monsoon (Jun–Aug) is green and misty.
Near the resort
What’s around you
The Paro Valley is one of the most historically and naturally rich valleys in the Himalayas. These are the places within reach of the resort.
Paro Taktshang — Tiger's Nest
~5 km · 3–4 hr hike round trip
Bhutan's most revered monastery, built in 1692 around a sacred cave where Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated. It sits 900 m above the valley floor, clinging to a sheer granite cliff. The hike through blue pine and rhododendron forest is one of the finest short treks in Asia.
Paro Rinpung Dzong
~8 km · 15 min drive
A fortress-monastery built in 1644 on a rocky promontory above the Paro river. One of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture — massive whitewashed walls, gilded rooftops, and a covered cantilever wooden bridge leading to its entrance. Active monastery and government offices inside.
Kyichu Lhakhang
~10 km · 20 min drive
One of the two oldest temples in Bhutan, originally built in 659 CE by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. The temple complex contains two side-by-side shrines — the ancient original and a second building commissioned by the late Queen Mother Ashi Kesang in 1968. An orange tree inside is said to bear fruit year-round.
National Museum of Bhutan
~9 km · 18 min drive
Housed in the Ta Dzong, a circular watchtower built in the 17th century to protect Rinpung Dzong below. Converted into a museum in 1968, it holds an exceptional collection of thangka paintings, bronze sculptures, ancient textiles, natural history specimens, and traditional arms and armour.
Drukgyel Dzong
~17 km · 30 min drive
The evocative ruins of a fortress built in 1647 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over a Tibetan invasion. Partially destroyed by fire in 1951, it remains unconstructed as a monument. On clear mornings, the snow peak of Chomolhari (7,326 m) rises dramatically behind the ruins — one of the finest views in Paro.
Dungtse Lhakhang
~8 km · 15 min drive
A rare three-tiered circular temple built in 1421 by the iron-bridge builder Thangtong Gyalpo. Its unusual concentric design represents the three realms of Buddhist cosmology. The interior murals — covering the entire walls and ceilings — are among the finest medieval Buddhist paintings in the country.
Chele La Pass
~40 km · 1 hr 20 min drive
At 3,988 m, Chele La is the highest motorable pass in Bhutan. A short walk from the road reaches a ridge lined with thousands of prayer flags. On a clear day, the view encompasses the snow-capped peaks of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake — a panorama that few places in the world can match.
Paro Town
~12 km · 20 min drive
A small, quietly atmospheric Bhutanese town spread along a single main street lined with traditional painted wooden shopfronts. A good place for browsing local craft shops, buying thangkas, hand-woven textiles, and incense. The weekend market is a local gathering point with fresh produce and street food.