The National Museum, housed in an old watchtower above the Paro Dzong. The museum's collections include displays of spectacular Thangkas (religious scroll paintings), bronze statues, Bhutan's beautiful stamps, and the Tshog-shing Lhakhang ("Temple of the Tree of Wisdom"), with its carvings depicting the history of Buddhism.

Time permitting you will also visit the Paro Dzong itself, built in 1644 by the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Drive to visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong ( Fortress on the Heap of Jewels).