![Dantak Confluence, three-way meeting point of the roads to Thimphu (31km), Paro (24km) and Phuentsholing (141km)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469749.0eJoqlmA.Bhutan20092377.jpg) Dantak Confluence, three-way meeting point of the roads to Thimphu (31km), Paro (24km) and Phuentsholing (141km) |
![Chhuzom, where the Pachhu (Paro Chhu) and Thimchhu (Wang Chhu) Rivers join](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469747.CYt7s3vA.Bhutan20092374.jpg) Chhuzom, where the Pachhu (Paro Chhu) and Thimchhu (Wang Chhu) Rivers join |
![Pagodas of Dzong Khang Junction](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469746.7YuPJwWW.Bhutan20092373.jpg) Pagodas of Dzong Khang Junction |
![The merged waters of the Pachhu and Thimchhu Rivers heading south](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469751.aXbq0TGD.Bhutan20092378.jpg) The merged waters of the Pachhu and Thimchhu Rivers heading south |
![Looking down from the bridge at Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469753.OxyN2SmP.Bhutan20092379.jpg) Looking down from the bridge at Chhuzom |
![Chhuzom - view south from the bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469755.KkM8LG7h.Bhutan20092380.jpg) Chhuzom - view south from the bridge |
![Welcome to Paro Dzongkhag](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469758.aELiD0k8.Bhutan20092381.jpg) Welcome to Paro Dzongkhag |
![Road marker at Chuzom, 31km to Thimphu and 141 to the Indian border](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469760.Fimkhdh8.Bhutan20092383.jpg) Road marker at Chuzom, 31km to Thimphu and 141 to the Indian border |
![Road marker at Chuzom on the road to Paro and Drugyel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469762.vK52YZYD.Bhutan20092384.jpg) Road marker at Chuzom on the road to Paro and Drugyel |
![Market stalls at Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469764.jBaXOf1R.Bhutan20092385.jpg) Market stalls at Chhuzom |
![Market stalls at Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469767.LdNl7bSW.Bhutan20092386.jpg) Market stalls at Chhuzom |
![Guy at Chuzom, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469768.SfMmQPtF.Bhutan20092387.jpg) Guy at Chuzom, Bhutan |
![Dennis and friend at Chuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469770.0sjYQZsi.Bhutan20092388.jpg) Dennis and friend at Chuzom |
![18 km to Paro Airport, the only one in Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469772.0ve7GtSe.Bhutan20092390.jpg) 18 km to Paro Airport, the only one in Bhutan |
![Covered market stalls at Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469774.gAaUtAh8.Bhutan20092392.jpg) Covered market stalls at Chhuzom |
![Three pagodas, Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469776.8MJuBjIe.Bhutan20092393.jpg) Three pagodas, Chhuzom |
![Three pagodas, Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469780.qJFoi0Qv.Bhutan20092399.jpg) Three pagodas, Chhuzom |
![Three pagodas, Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469782.ZtHlISMb.Bhutan20092400.jpg) Three pagodas, Chhuzom |
![House with a red tin roof built on stilts, Chhuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469778.RK28HCvM.Bhutan20092395.jpg) House with a red tin roof built on stilts, Chhuzom |
![Pachhu - the Paro River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469784.1lex77qO.Bhutan20092403.jpg) Pachhu - the Paro River |
![Shiny, mineral-laden rock, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469786.p6kgnBnP.Bhutan20092404.jpg) Shiny, mineral-laden rock, Bhutan |
![The road to Paro along the Pachhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469788.wdBi5fYh.Bhutan20092405.jpg) The road to Paro along the Pachhu River |
![The road to Paro follows the south bank of the Pachhu River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469790.zjnCzWW1.Bhutan20092406.jpg) The road to Paro follows the south bank of the Pachhu River |
![The road to Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469792.e3NiqVGg.Bhutan20092407.jpg) The road to Paro |
![The first bridge between Chhuzom and Paro heads off to the right](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469796.xgl0AnWa.Bhutan20092409.jpg) The first bridge between Chhuzom and Paro heads off to the right |
![Bend in the Paro River overlooked by a small temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469794.ppRuIR5z.Bhutan20092408.jpg) Bend in the Paro River overlooked by a small temple |
![Small temple overlooking the Paro River 5km upstream from Chuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469798.zK1vdgce.Bhutan20092410.jpg) Small temple overlooking the Paro River 5km upstream from Chuzom |
![Bhutan National Highway SL-2 km marker 5](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469800.a3ItHlAn.Bhutan20092411.jpg) Bhutan National Highway SL-2 km marker 5 |
![Our transport in Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469802.3owxkgDx.Bhutan20092413.jpg) Our transport in Bhutan |
![Pachhu, the Paro River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469804.MkVjZPvA.Bhutan20092414.jpg) Pachhu, the Paro River |
![Scenic spot along the Paro River with a pair of bridges and a small temple, Tamchhog Lhakhang](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469813.QDjOHT7H.Bhutan20092424.jpg) Scenic spot along the Paro River with a pair of bridges and a small temple, Tamchhog Lhakhang |
![A wire suspension foot bridge and a traditional tower bridge over the Paro River, km 5](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469806.n4CCG2xX.Bhutan20092421.jpg) A wire suspension foot bridge and a traditional tower bridge over the Paro River, km 5 |
![Bhutan #1!](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469808.wDGAAlqI.Bhutan20092422.jpg) Bhutan #1! |
![Dennis along the Paro River, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469815.pxDdPx9M.Bhutan20092425.jpg) Dennis along the Paro River, Bhutan |
![Pacchu - the Paro River, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469825.kYPfqDrX.Bhutan20092430.jpg) Pacchu - the Paro River, Bhutan |
![Pacchu - the Paro River, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469943.XjWQhx7c.Bhutan20092431.jpg) Pacchu - the Paro River, Bhutan |
![Panoramic view of the Paro River](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/93/329493/2/120490677.3jHtzKU9.jpg) Panoramic view of the Paro River |
![Just as I mention to Tandin that we hadn't seen any monkeys, they appear in the trees behind us](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469822.CqNUR2qf.Bhutan20092429.jpg) Just as I mention to Tandin that we hadn't seen any monkeys, they appear in the trees behind us |
![Gray Langur (Hanuman Monkey) Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469944.CdgXyADX.Bhutan20092437.jpg) Gray Langur (Hanuman Monkey) Bhutan |
![Gray Langur monkeys, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469945.rqWfgVrl.Bhutan20092443.jpg) Gray Langur monkeys, Bhutan |
![Gray Langur monkeys, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469946.L25DNImH.Bhutan20092444.jpg) Gray Langur monkeys, Bhutan |
![Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469947.biPl2mpK.Bhutan20092447.jpg) Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan |
![Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469948.nfclx0nF.Bhutan20092449.jpg) Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan |
![Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469950.k82PN8BM.Bhutan20092454.jpg) Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan |
![Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469951.bzvdzQT8.Bhutan20092455.jpg) Gray Langur monkey, Bhutan |
![A tunnel entrance on the other side of the river, an old iron mine](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469949.uUqdyt5j.Bhutan20092451.jpg) A tunnel entrance on the other side of the river, an old iron mine |
![Bridge tower on the north side of the Paro River at km5 from Chuzom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469953.2s806zQa.Bhutan20092458.jpg) Bridge tower on the north side of the Paro River at km5 from Chuzom |
![White water of the Paro River (Pacchu)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469954.yHDGSNrH.Bhutan20092460.jpg) White water of the Paro River (Pacchu) |
![Tamchhog Lhakhang, the small temple overlooking the tower bridge at km5 on the road to Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469955.aaaBtPk3.Bhutan20092461.jpg) Tamchhog Lhakhang, the small temple overlooking the tower bridge at km5 on the road to Paro |
![As the road continues towards Paro, it crosses to the north bank of the Pacchu River over this modern steel bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469956.Jfg6BHJR.Bhutan20092463.jpg) As the road continues towards Paro, it crosses to the north bank of the Pacchu River over this modern steel bridge |
![Bridge across the Pachhu (Par River)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469957.FcQRZt4p.Bhutan20092464.jpg) Bridge across the Pachhu (Par River) |
![Looking downstream from the Steel Bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469959.wCDiQ05Q.Bhutan20092465.jpg) Looking downstream from the Steel Bridge |
![Roadside marker - 102RCC 19TF, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469960.z1B2vqom.Bhutan20092466.jpg) Roadside marker - 102RCC 19TF, Bhutan |
![Sports field on the north side of the Paro River](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469962.h7Mbd6TZ.Bhutan20092468.jpg) Sports field on the north side of the Paro River |
![Sports field on the edge of Paro, around 6km southeast of the airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469961.8wz8pLF7.Bhutan20092467.jpg) Sports field on the edge of Paro, around 6km southeast of the airport |
![Fields and farmhouses southeast of Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469963.10qPyDDJ.Bhutan20092469.jpg) Fields and farmhouses southeast of Paro |
![Traditional house with its open attic space on the road to Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469964.0cHmGsgV.Bhutan20092470.jpg) Traditional house with its open attic space on the road to Paro |
![For Bhutan, a large flat valley](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469966.exWxHKNA.Bhutan20092471.jpg) For Bhutan, a large flat valley |
![I'm told houses are abandoned when there are no surviving heirs, hence all the phallus paintings to help ensure family continuit](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469967.yvgcRgOw.Bhutan20092473.jpg) I'm told houses are abandoned when there are no surviving heirs, hence all the phallus paintings to help ensure family continuit |
![Another abandoned mudbrick farmhouse slowly succumbing to the elements](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469968.lhREMrOY.Bhutan20092474.jpg) Another abandoned mudbrick farmhouse slowly succumbing to the elements |
![The city-proper starts as the road approaches Paro Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469969.YPX4qCPb.Bhutan20092476.jpg) The city-proper starts as the road approaches Paro Airport |
![The gate to Paro Airport, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469970.Biq9XInd.Bhutan20092480.jpg) The gate to Paro Airport, Bhutan |
![Continuing beyond Paro-City on the road to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469972.Xzu9TOii.Bhutan20092775.jpg) Continuing beyond Paro-City on the road to the Tiger's Nest |
![Broad flat valley northwest of Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469973.Py2ppeS7.Bhutan20092776.jpg) Broad flat valley northwest of Paro |
![Clouds obscure the peaks northwest of Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469974.lzQzNJIY.Bhutan20092778.jpg) Clouds obscure the peaks northwest of Paro |
![House outside Paro, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469975.j2m3IUtc.Bhutan20092779.jpg) House outside Paro, Bhutan |
![Rinchen Ling Lodge - Jakarthang Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469980.2CnHNX8U.Bhutan20092784.jpg) Rinchen Ling Lodge - Jakarthang Paro |
![Rinchen Ling Lodge - Jakarthang Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469979.PWNdLaRn.Bhutan20092783.jpg) Rinchen Ling Lodge - Jakarthang Paro |
![Rinchen Ling Lodge - Jakarthang Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469977.vRkHmSZ7.Bhutan20092781.jpg) Rinchen Ling Lodge - Jakarthang Paro |
![Rinchen Ling Lodge, our home in Paro located outside the city to the northwest along the road to Drugyel Dzong](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469976.4VcM8cQo.Bhutan20092780.jpg) Rinchen Ling Lodge, our home in Paro located outside the city to the northwest along the road to Drugyel Dzong |
![Next to the Rinchen Ling Lodge, Paro](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469978.iELoqrJJ.Bhutan20092782.jpg) Next to the Rinchen Ling Lodge, Paro |
![Traditional house of rural Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120469985.Khx9pKi3.Bhutan20092855.jpg) Traditional house of rural Bhutan |