National Memorial Chhorten རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་རྗེས་དྲན་མཆོད་རྟེན།, Paro Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  Starting from the center of Paro, head towards the Paro Dzong. Walk along the main street, and as you reach the Dzong, take a right onto the road that leads to the Rinpung Dzong. Continue walking straight until you reach the Taktshang Goempa (Tiger's Nest) viewpoint. From there, take the trail that leads down to the river and cross the bridge. Once you cross the bridge, follow the path that leads up to the hill where the National Memorial Chhorten is located. The landmark should be visible from afar due to its distinctive golden spires.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start at the main square in Paro and cycle towards the Paro Dzong. After the Dzong, head towards the Taktshang Goempa viewpoint. As you reach the viewpoint, take the path leading down to the river, cross the bridge, and follow the trail up the hill towards the National Memorial Chhorten. The ride is scenic and should take approximately 30-40 minutes depending on your cycling speed.

• Local Guides

  Consider hiring a local guide who can provide not only transportation but also valuable insights about the area. You can ask around in Paro for guides who are familiar with the route to the National Memorial Chhorten. They will take you through the most scenic paths and ensure you do not miss any significant landmarks along the way.