Take a taxi to Paro, it’s a blissful six hour journey from Phuentsholing and will cost you around INR 2,700.
Stay: Almost all resorts in Paro come with incredible views and graceful hospitality. You can check in at Dharma Resort (INR 3,000). Airbnb has several great options, like the gorgeous Ama’s Village Lodge (INR 1,300), a 15-minute drive from Paro.
Head out to Paro Dzong / Rinpung Dzong to marvel at Bhutanese architecture and the huge walls adorning thangka paintings, that depict life of Buddha and other deities. You can also visit Thangka painting studios in Paro, some of these are on sale, but expensive (and rightly so because it’s made on pure silk and takes them months to prepare).
Eat At: Paro has a number of cafes and eateries where momos, thukpa and instant Koka noodles can be found every 20meters. You must have some ema datshi, a creamy soupy preparation made with cheese and chilli with red/brown fried rice. Check out Champaca Cafe and Authentic Pizza. Total cost would be around INR 1,000.