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Paro from the Dzong
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Paro Dzong
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Paro Dzong watchtower, now the National Museum
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Illustration of the Four Friends inside Paro Dzongkhag
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Illustration of the Buddhist Wheel of Life inside Paro Dzong
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The utse (central tower) of Paro Dzong
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Inside the main dochey (courtyard) of Paro Dzong
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The eastern side of the central tower of Paro Dzong
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The National Museum seen on a hillside from the main courtyard of Paro Dzong
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The central tower of Paro Dzong from the monks' quarters
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The Paro Valley from Paro Dzong
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Prayer flag outside Paro Dzong
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Monastery outbuildings
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Paro Dzong seen from a covered bridge across the Paro Chhu
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The main street in Paro, with the Dzong on a hillside beyond
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Paro Dzong seen on the road to the airport
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Paro Dzong and the National Museum seen on the road to the airport
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The Bumdark Hotel, Paro
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Typical shop front on the main street in Paro
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The outer courtyard of Kyichu Lhakhang
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An outbuilding of Kyichu Lhakhang
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Inside the main courtyard of Kyichu Lhakhang
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A closer look at Drukpa Kunley's penis
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Penis painted on the side of a house near Paro as a fertility symbol and tribute to the Bhutanese mystic Drukpa Kunley
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Inside the entrance courtyard of Drugyel Dzong
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The central keep of Drugyel Dzong
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Looking south across the Paro valley from Drugyel Dzong
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Another view of the central tower of Drugyel Dzong
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Interesting craft shop in Drugyel village (Photo: Mort Clark)
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Drugyel Dzong from the surrounding forest