Rinpung Dzong a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley has a long history. A monastery was first built on the site by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century, but it wasn't until 1644 that Ngawang Namgyal built a larger monastery on the old foundations, and for centuries this imposing five storey building served as an effective defence against numerous invasion attempts by the Tibetans.
Built with stones instead of clay, the Dzong was named Rinpung, meaning "heaps of jewels" but Rinpung and all its treasures were destroyed by the fire in 1907. Only one thangka, known as Thongdel, was saved. The Paro Dzong was rebuilt by the penlop dawa Penjor after the fire. Housed within its walls is a collection of sacred masks and costumes. Some date back several centuries; others were contributed by Dawa Penjor and his successor Penlop Tshering Penjor in recent times.
Bhutan (/buːˈtɑːn/; Dzongkhaའབྲུག་ཡུལDru Ü, IPA:[ʈʂɦu yː]), officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by India. To the west, it is separated from Nepal by the Indian state of Sikkim, while farther south it is separated from Bangladesh by the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal. Bhutan's capital and largest city is Thimphu.
Bhutan existed as a patchwork of minor warring fiefs until the early 17th century. At that time the lama and military leader Ngawang Namgyal, the first Zhabdrung Rinpoche, who was fleeing religious persecution in Tibet, unified the area and cultivated a distinct Bhutanese identity. In the early 20th century, Bhutan came into contact with the British Empire and retained strong bilateral relations with India upon its independence. In 2006, based on a global survey, Business Week rated Bhutan the happiest country in Asia and the eighth-happiest in the world.
The World's Most Dangerous Approach - Paro, Bhutan
Join me on a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. Paro Airport is situated in between mountains and valleys at 7,332 ft above sea level. The approach is well considered as one of the most dangerous and most spectacular in the world. Check out the amazing landing footage.
In addition, the flight also flew across many top 10 mountains in the world include Mt Everest.
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Join us for a spectacular and thrilling, up close, documentary look at the world’s most dangerous airport landing at Paro airport in Bhutan. Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the video to catch the sped up, bird’s eye view of the fabulous and graceful twisting and turning of the aeroplane on its approach to the landing strip of Paro airport, the sole international ai...
published: 20 Apr 2019
Bhutan Airlines Landing At Paro International Airport
Bhutan Airlines landing at Paro international airport. It is tiny International airport, deep in a valley at an altitude of 2,200 m and is surrounded by mountains as high as 5,500 m.
published: 01 Aug 2017
Unstabilized approach to Paro, Bhutan! | Viral React
A video showing a VERY shaky approach into Paro, Bhutan followed by a ROUGH landing has been going viral on social media the last few days. I had a look at it and here comes my thoughts and reaction to it.
The video is showing a Boeing 737-300 freighter bringing vaccines into Paro on the 12th of July, 2021.
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published: 05 Aug 2021
Flight Review: Bhutan Paro Airport final approach with runway view
Excerpt from Boeing website:
Paro International Airport, in the kingdom of Bhutan, is high in the Himalayan Mountains. At 7,300 ft (2.23 km) above sea level, with a runway 6,500 ft (1.99 km) long, surrounded by deep valleys and 18,000-ft (5.48-km) peaks, Paro is one of the world’s most difficult airports for takeoffs and landings.
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published: 18 Jul 2021
Gulfstream G450 Landing at Paro International Airport from 1 5
published: 06 Oct 2023
Experience PARO Bhutan Like Never Before: Essential Tips
Paro is a picturesque valley town located in the Kingdom of Bhutan and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is the gateway to Bhutan for international travellers, as it houses the country's only international airport. The town is situated in the Paro District which is often called the cultural heart of Bhutan.
In today's video we'll cover the most popular tourist places in Paro including Tiger's Nest, learn about why Bhutan is one of the happiest countries in the world, and I'll also share some tips on travelling to Bhutan, especially for Indians.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Legend of Paro
01:49 Tashi Namgay Resort
02:17 Paro Town - My first impressions
03:00 Bhutan National Museum (Ta-dzong)
03:50 Lunch at Mountain Cafe, Paro Town
04:05 Rinpung Dzong (Paro...
published: 19 Jul 2023
World Most Extreme Landing PARO BHUTAN
On the flightdeck of DRUK AIR, Royal Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319 for one of the World's Most Extreme landings at Paro Airport in Bhutan!
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published: 14 Jul 2019
Paro Bhutan - EXTREME TAKEOFF due to Mountains
A look at the end of the runway and you know this is not your average airport or takeoff! You will need to climb quickly and make turns in between the mountains!
JustPlanes first visited Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, at Paro in Bhutan back in 2001 to make a first film on this incredible airport and approach on the airline's fleet of Bae 146s.
After Drukair replaced its fleet with Airbus A319 aircraft we thought it was worthwhile to return to this beautiful country and produce a new film and we did. The new nearly 5 hour program features 8 flights and includes the airline's ATR-42 as well.
This is something anyone with the slightest interest in aviation should find very fascinating. The program includes
+ Cockpit filming using up to 6 cameras!
+ Flight Preparations
+ External Walkaround...
published: 28 Apr 2019
Most Beautiful Villages of Bhutan | Paro | Thimphu | Tiger's Nest | Punakha
Bhutan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, yet it remains a hidden gem to many. Join me on my journey through this magical land, as I explore beautiful places like Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Along the way, experience the deep spiritual energy of Tiger's Nest Monastery.
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00:00 Bhutan
01:07 Siliguri
02:26 Paro
03:35 Rinpung Dzong
04:28 Paro Airport
05:27 Tiger's Nest Monastery
09:01 Punakha
09:41 Punakha Dzong
10:27 Rivers of Punakha
12:09 Thimphu
12:59 Buddha Statue
14:21 Si...
published: 25 Jan 2025
The best extreme approach video of Paro Airport, Bhutan. Please watch HD and full screen
Paro Airport (IATA: PBH, ICAO: VQPR) is the only international airport of Bhutan. The airport is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu at an elevation of 7,300 ft (2,200 m).
With surrounding peaks as high as 18,000 ft (5,500 m) it is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and as of October 2014, only 25 pilots in the world are certified to land at the airport. Flights at Paro are allowed under visual meteorological conditions only and are restricted to daylight hours from sunrise to sunset.Aircraft: Drukair Airbus 319
Join me on a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. Paro Airport is situated in between mountains and valleys at 7,332 ft ...
Join me on a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. Paro Airport is situated in between mountains and valleys at 7,332 ft above sea level. The approach is well considered as one of the most dangerous and most spectacular in the world. Check out the amazing landing footage.
In addition, the flight also flew across many top 10 mountains in the world include Mt Everest.
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Join us for a spectacular and thrilling, up close, documentary look at the world’s most dangerous airport landing at Paro airport in Bhutan. Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the video to catch the sped up, bird’s eye view of the fabulous and graceful twisting and turning of the aeroplane on its approach to the landing strip of Paro airport, the sole international airport of Bhutan located six kilometres from Paro in a very deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu, and how the runway suddenly appears from nowhere. It takes a real aviation expert and a very steady hand to make a safe landing at Paro airport!
In this video, we fly from Kathmandu airport in Nepal to Paro airport in Bhutan using Bhutan airlines. After a brief look inside Kathmandu airport’s executive airport lounge, we board our flight and meet the chief pilot of Bhutan airlines – we’re in safe hands; only a handful of trained captains are qualified and certified to land at Paro airport and it takes a minimum of eight to ten years of intensive training to become a captain.
We examine the runway at Kathmandu airport which is very bumpy and, interestingly, has no taxiways to the main runway, necessitating the use of some tricky manoeuvres and, needless to say, keen attention paid to air traffic control.
The flight is only forty minutes long but the flight is still packed with events and sights. In the video, we see most of the top ten highest mountains in the world within the Himalayas including Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse and the tallest of all, Mount Everest. We also see the mountains of Bhutan within the Himalayan mountain range including Jomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The pictures of the snow capped mountains of the Himalayas are breath taking and we hear the captain’s opinions of why he thinks there is less snow now than there was in previous years.
We also enjoy lunch with champagne on board and we enjoy sharing a specially made cake with the Bhutan airlines crew to celebrate our travelling with them to the legendary Paro airport of Bhutan.
Paro airport is surrounded by mountains as high as 5500 metres and only has a single runway of length 1964 metres. Its single terminal was constructed in 1999 and it is a hub for two airlines: Bhutan airlines and Druk Air. Paro airport is such a difficult airport to land in that it can only be used in visual meteorological conditions and operational hours are restricted to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset.
You really won’t want to miss this video focusing on the world’s most challenging airport to land at. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the scenery and the whole experience and, as always, thanks for watching!
Join me on a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. Paro Airport is situated in between mountains and valleys at 7,332 ft above sea level. The approach is well considered as one of the most dangerous and most spectacular in the world. Check out the amazing landing footage.
In addition, the flight also flew across many top 10 mountains in the world include Mt Everest.
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Join us for a spectacular and thrilling, up close, documentary look at the world’s most dangerous airport landing at Paro airport in Bhutan. Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the video to catch the sped up, bird’s eye view of the fabulous and graceful twisting and turning of the aeroplane on its approach to the landing strip of Paro airport, the sole international airport of Bhutan located six kilometres from Paro in a very deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu, and how the runway suddenly appears from nowhere. It takes a real aviation expert and a very steady hand to make a safe landing at Paro airport!
In this video, we fly from Kathmandu airport in Nepal to Paro airport in Bhutan using Bhutan airlines. After a brief look inside Kathmandu airport’s executive airport lounge, we board our flight and meet the chief pilot of Bhutan airlines – we’re in safe hands; only a handful of trained captains are qualified and certified to land at Paro airport and it takes a minimum of eight to ten years of intensive training to become a captain.
We examine the runway at Kathmandu airport which is very bumpy and, interestingly, has no taxiways to the main runway, necessitating the use of some tricky manoeuvres and, needless to say, keen attention paid to air traffic control.
The flight is only forty minutes long but the flight is still packed with events and sights. In the video, we see most of the top ten highest mountains in the world within the Himalayas including Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse and the tallest of all, Mount Everest. We also see the mountains of Bhutan within the Himalayan mountain range including Jomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The pictures of the snow capped mountains of the Himalayas are breath taking and we hear the captain’s opinions of why he thinks there is less snow now than there was in previous years.
We also enjoy lunch with champagne on board and we enjoy sharing a specially made cake with the Bhutan airlines crew to celebrate our travelling with them to the legendary Paro airport of Bhutan.
Paro airport is surrounded by mountains as high as 5500 metres and only has a single runway of length 1964 metres. Its single terminal was constructed in 1999 and it is a hub for two airlines: Bhutan airlines and Druk Air. Paro airport is such a difficult airport to land in that it can only be used in visual meteorological conditions and operational hours are restricted to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset.
You really won’t want to miss this video focusing on the world’s most challenging airport to land at. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the scenery and the whole experience and, as always, thanks for watching!
Bhutan Airlines landing at Paro international airport. It is tiny International airport, deep in a valley at an altitude of 2,200 m and is surrounded by mountai...
Bhutan Airlines landing at Paro international airport. It is tiny International airport, deep in a valley at an altitude of 2,200 m and is surrounded by mountains as high as 5,500 m.
Bhutan Airlines landing at Paro international airport. It is tiny International airport, deep in a valley at an altitude of 2,200 m and is surrounded by mountains as high as 5,500 m.
A video showing a VERY shaky approach into Paro, Bhutan followed by a ROUGH landing has been going viral on social media the last few days. I had a look at it a...
A video showing a VERY shaky approach into Paro, Bhutan followed by a ROUGH landing has been going viral on social media the last few days. I had a look at it and here comes my thoughts and reaction to it.
The video is showing a Boeing 737-300 freighter bringing vaccines into Paro on the 12th of July, 2021.
I know this is NOT up to my normal editing standards and thats because my editor Dominic was busy editing Tomorrows release. So I had to do this quickly on my own. 😆
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The Aviation Herald article : https://avherald.com/h?article=4eb4e975&opt=0
Bhutan AIP for Paro Airport including plates: https://www.doat.gov.bt/aipp/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AIP-AMD-01-2018.pdf
Fox One channel: A319 Druk air approach rwy 33, Paro : https://youtu.be/Kc-3GT8CbUo
Coluna Manche channel: Unstabilized approach Paro https://youtu.be/u1QqQwvoA4Q
A video showing a VERY shaky approach into Paro, Bhutan followed by a ROUGH landing has been going viral on social media the last few days. I had a look at it and here comes my thoughts and reaction to it.
The video is showing a Boeing 737-300 freighter bringing vaccines into Paro on the 12th of July, 2021.
I know this is NOT up to my normal editing standards and thats because my editor Dominic was busy editing Tomorrows release. So I had to do this quickly on my own. 😆
If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward! 👇🙏🙏🙏
👉🏻 https://www.patreon.com/mentourpilot
Get the Mentour Aviation app and discuss what You think about this! Download the app for FREE using the link below 👇
📲https://www.mentourpilot.com/apps/
📲 Join the Mentour Pilot Discord server here! 👉🏻 https://discord.gg/JntGWdn
I have also created an Amazon page with Aviation books, material and flight simulator stuff that I think you will enjoy!
👉🏻 https://www.amazon.com/shop/mentourpilot
Follow my life on instagram and get awesome pictures from the cockpit!
📲 https://www.instagram.com/mentour_pilot
To find the right HEADSET for YOU, check out BOSE Aviation 👉🏻 https://boseaviation-emea.aero/headsets
Artwork in the studio 👉🏻 https://aeroprints.de/?lang=en
Get some Awesome Mentour Pilot merch 👉🏻 https://mentour-crew.creator-spring.com/?
Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode. Enjoy checking them out!
The Aviation Herald article : https://avherald.com/h?article=4eb4e975&opt=0
Bhutan AIP for Paro Airport including plates: https://www.doat.gov.bt/aipp/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AIP-AMD-01-2018.pdf
Fox One channel: A319 Druk air approach rwy 33, Paro : https://youtu.be/Kc-3GT8CbUo
Coluna Manche channel: Unstabilized approach Paro https://youtu.be/u1QqQwvoA4Q
Excerpt from Boeing website:
Paro International Airport, in the kingdom of Bhutan, is high in the Himalayan Mountains. At 7,300 ft (2.23 km) above sea level, w...
Excerpt from Boeing website:
Paro International Airport, in the kingdom of Bhutan, is high in the Himalayan Mountains. At 7,300 ft (2.23 km) above sea level, with a runway 6,500 ft (1.99 km) long, surrounded by deep valleys and 18,000-ft (5.48-km) peaks, Paro is one of the world’s most difficult airports for takeoffs and landings.
#shorts
Excerpt from Boeing website:
Paro International Airport, in the kingdom of Bhutan, is high in the Himalayan Mountains. At 7,300 ft (2.23 km) above sea level, with a runway 6,500 ft (1.99 km) long, surrounded by deep valleys and 18,000-ft (5.48-km) peaks, Paro is one of the world’s most difficult airports for takeoffs and landings.
#shorts
Paro is a picturesque valley town located in the Kingdom of Bhutan and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is the gateway to B...
Paro is a picturesque valley town located in the Kingdom of Bhutan and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is the gateway to Bhutan for international travellers, as it houses the country's only international airport. The town is situated in the Paro District which is often called the cultural heart of Bhutan.
In today's video we'll cover the most popular tourist places in Paro including Tiger's Nest, learn about why Bhutan is one of the happiest countries in the world, and I'll also share some tips on travelling to Bhutan, especially for Indians.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Legend of Paro
01:49 Tashi Namgay Resort
02:17 Paro Town - My first impressions
03:00 Bhutan National Museum (Ta-dzong)
03:50 Lunch at Mountain Cafe, Paro Town
04:05 Rinpung Dzong (Paro Fort)
06:21 Momo Dinner in Paro Town
06:51 Visit to Tiger's Nest
10:29 Legend of Tiger's Nest
11:46 Kyichu Lhakhang (Oldest Buddhist temple of Bhutan)
13:26 Why is Bhutan such a happy place?
14:39 Travel Tips for Bhutan from India
18:23 Next Episode
Practical information:
Apply for Tourist Permit from India: https://visit.doi.gov.bt
Agency I travelled with: https://www.thirdrockadventures.com
Sonam (my guide) to plan a visit to Bhutan: +975 17 271 694
If you have more questions about Bhutan or Paro, let me know if the comments below.
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Paro is a picturesque valley town located in the Kingdom of Bhutan and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is the gateway to Bhutan for international travellers, as it houses the country's only international airport. The town is situated in the Paro District which is often called the cultural heart of Bhutan.
In today's video we'll cover the most popular tourist places in Paro including Tiger's Nest, learn about why Bhutan is one of the happiest countries in the world, and I'll also share some tips on travelling to Bhutan, especially for Indians.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Legend of Paro
01:49 Tashi Namgay Resort
02:17 Paro Town - My first impressions
03:00 Bhutan National Museum (Ta-dzong)
03:50 Lunch at Mountain Cafe, Paro Town
04:05 Rinpung Dzong (Paro Fort)
06:21 Momo Dinner in Paro Town
06:51 Visit to Tiger's Nest
10:29 Legend of Tiger's Nest
11:46 Kyichu Lhakhang (Oldest Buddhist temple of Bhutan)
13:26 Why is Bhutan such a happy place?
14:39 Travel Tips for Bhutan from India
18:23 Next Episode
Practical information:
Apply for Tourist Permit from India: https://visit.doi.gov.bt
Agency I travelled with: https://www.thirdrockadventures.com
Sonam (my guide) to plan a visit to Bhutan: +975 17 271 694
If you have more questions about Bhutan or Paro, let me know if the comments below.
You can find the music I use here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/sh4f92
Hope you enjoy this video :)
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#Paro #Bhutan
On the flightdeck of DRUK AIR, Royal Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319 for one of the World's Most Extreme landings at Paro Airport in Bhutan!
FILM INFO
http://www.w...
On the flightdeck of DRUK AIR, Royal Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319 for one of the World's Most Extreme landings at Paro Airport in Bhutan!
FILM INFO
http://www.worldairroutes.com/drukair.html
FILM TRAILER
https://youtu.be/pr9Vmg0_5jE
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On the flightdeck of DRUK AIR, Royal Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319 for one of the World's Most Extreme landings at Paro Airport in Bhutan!
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http://www.worldairroutes.com/drukair.html
FILM TRAILER
https://youtu.be/pr9Vmg0_5jE
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A look at the end of the runway and you know this is not your average airport or takeoff! You will need to climb quickly and make turns in between the mountains...
A look at the end of the runway and you know this is not your average airport or takeoff! You will need to climb quickly and make turns in between the mountains!
JustPlanes first visited Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, at Paro in Bhutan back in 2001 to make a first film on this incredible airport and approach on the airline's fleet of Bae 146s.
After Drukair replaced its fleet with Airbus A319 aircraft we thought it was worthwhile to return to this beautiful country and produce a new film and we did. The new nearly 5 hour program features 8 flights and includes the airline's ATR-42 as well.
This is something anyone with the slightest interest in aviation should find very fascinating. The program includes
+ Cockpit filming using up to 6 cameras!
+ Flight Preparations
+ External Walkaround
+ Cockpit Set-up
+ Briefings
+ Checklists
+ Cockpit Presentation
+ Depature & Arrival Airport Charts
+ Pilot Presentations
+ Pilot Training
+ Pilot Skills needed for this extreme approach/departure
+ Fantastic scenery over the entire program!
2018 FILM INFO
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A look at the end of the runway and you know this is not your average airport or takeoff! You will need to climb quickly and make turns in between the mountains!
JustPlanes first visited Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, at Paro in Bhutan back in 2001 to make a first film on this incredible airport and approach on the airline's fleet of Bae 146s.
After Drukair replaced its fleet with Airbus A319 aircraft we thought it was worthwhile to return to this beautiful country and produce a new film and we did. The new nearly 5 hour program features 8 flights and includes the airline's ATR-42 as well.
This is something anyone with the slightest interest in aviation should find very fascinating. The program includes
+ Cockpit filming using up to 6 cameras!
+ Flight Preparations
+ External Walkaround
+ Cockpit Set-up
+ Briefings
+ Checklists
+ Cockpit Presentation
+ Depature & Arrival Airport Charts
+ Pilot Presentations
+ Pilot Training
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Bhutan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, yet it remains a hidden gem to many. Join me on my journey through this magical land, as I explore b...
Bhutan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, yet it remains a hidden gem to many. Join me on my journey through this magical land, as I explore beautiful places like Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Along the way, experience the deep spiritual energy of Tiger's Nest Monastery.
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00:00 Bhutan
01:07 Siliguri
02:26 Paro
03:35 Rinpung Dzong
04:28 Paro Airport
05:27 Tiger's Nest Monastery
09:01 Punakha
09:41 Punakha Dzong
10:27 Rivers of Punakha
12:09 Thimphu
12:59 Buddha Statue
14:21 Simply Bhutan Museum
16:25 My Feelings
#bhutan #paro #thimphu #tigersnest #punakha #westbengal #siliguri #uttarakhand #travel #himachal #traveldocumentary #india
Bhutan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, yet it remains a hidden gem to many. Join me on my journey through this magical land, as I explore beautiful places like Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Along the way, experience the deep spiritual energy of Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Music & Footage By:
Artlist: https://bit.ly/4hiqh80
Motion Array: https://bit.ly/3POAZaq
(Use these links and get Extra 2 Months FREE)
For Business and Collaborations:
Email: [email protected]
"Some shots, including drone footage, are sourced from stock videos to enhance this documentary."
00:00 Bhutan
01:07 Siliguri
02:26 Paro
03:35 Rinpung Dzong
04:28 Paro Airport
05:27 Tiger's Nest Monastery
09:01 Punakha
09:41 Punakha Dzong
10:27 Rivers of Punakha
12:09 Thimphu
12:59 Buddha Statue
14:21 Simply Bhutan Museum
16:25 My Feelings
#bhutan #paro #thimphu #tigersnest #punakha #westbengal #siliguri #uttarakhand #travel #himachal #traveldocumentary #india
Paro Airport (IATA: PBH, ICAO: VQPR) is the only international airport of Bhutan. The airport is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of...
Paro Airport (IATA: PBH, ICAO: VQPR) is the only international airport of Bhutan. The airport is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu at an elevation of 7,300 ft (2,200 m).
With surrounding peaks as high as 18,000 ft (5,500 m) it is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and as of October 2014, only 25 pilots in the world are certified to land at the airport. Flights at Paro are allowed under visual meteorological conditions only and are restricted to daylight hours from sunrise to sunset.Aircraft: Drukair Airbus 319
Paro Airport (IATA: PBH, ICAO: VQPR) is the only international airport of Bhutan. The airport is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu at an elevation of 7,300 ft (2,200 m).
With surrounding peaks as high as 18,000 ft (5,500 m) it is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and as of October 2014, only 25 pilots in the world are certified to land at the airport. Flights at Paro are allowed under visual meteorological conditions only and are restricted to daylight hours from sunrise to sunset.Aircraft: Drukair Airbus 319
Join me on a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. Paro Airport is situated in between mountains and valleys at 7,332 ft above sea level. The approach is well considered as one of the most dangerous and most spectacular in the world. Check out the amazing landing footage.
In addition, the flight also flew across many top 10 mountains in the world include Mt Everest.
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Join us for a spectacular and thrilling, up close, documentary look at the world’s most dangerous airport landing at Paro airport in Bhutan. Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the video to catch the sped up, bird’s eye view of the fabulous and graceful twisting and turning of the aeroplane on its approach to the landing strip of Paro airport, the sole international airport of Bhutan located six kilometres from Paro in a very deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu, and how the runway suddenly appears from nowhere. It takes a real aviation expert and a very steady hand to make a safe landing at Paro airport!
In this video, we fly from Kathmandu airport in Nepal to Paro airport in Bhutan using Bhutan airlines. After a brief look inside Kathmandu airport’s executive airport lounge, we board our flight and meet the chief pilot of Bhutan airlines – we’re in safe hands; only a handful of trained captains are qualified and certified to land at Paro airport and it takes a minimum of eight to ten years of intensive training to become a captain.
We examine the runway at Kathmandu airport which is very bumpy and, interestingly, has no taxiways to the main runway, necessitating the use of some tricky manoeuvres and, needless to say, keen attention paid to air traffic control.
The flight is only forty minutes long but the flight is still packed with events and sights. In the video, we see most of the top ten highest mountains in the world within the Himalayas including Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse and the tallest of all, Mount Everest. We also see the mountains of Bhutan within the Himalayan mountain range including Jomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The pictures of the snow capped mountains of the Himalayas are breath taking and we hear the captain’s opinions of why he thinks there is less snow now than there was in previous years.
We also enjoy lunch with champagne on board and we enjoy sharing a specially made cake with the Bhutan airlines crew to celebrate our travelling with them to the legendary Paro airport of Bhutan.
Paro airport is surrounded by mountains as high as 5500 metres and only has a single runway of length 1964 metres. Its single terminal was constructed in 1999 and it is a hub for two airlines: Bhutan airlines and Druk Air. Paro airport is such a difficult airport to land in that it can only be used in visual meteorological conditions and operational hours are restricted to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset.
You really won’t want to miss this video focusing on the world’s most challenging airport to land at. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the scenery and the whole experience and, as always, thanks for watching!
Bhutan Airlines landing at Paro international airport. It is tiny International airport, deep in a valley at an altitude of 2,200 m and is surrounded by mountains as high as 5,500 m.
A video showing a VERY shaky approach into Paro, Bhutan followed by a ROUGH landing has been going viral on social media the last few days. I had a look at it and here comes my thoughts and reaction to it.
The video is showing a Boeing 737-300 freighter bringing vaccines into Paro on the 12th of July, 2021.
I know this is NOT up to my normal editing standards and thats because my editor Dominic was busy editing Tomorrows release. So I had to do this quickly on my own. 😆
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The Aviation Herald article : https://avherald.com/h?article=4eb4e975&opt=0
Bhutan AIP for Paro Airport including plates: https://www.doat.gov.bt/aipp/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AIP-AMD-01-2018.pdf
Fox One channel: A319 Druk air approach rwy 33, Paro : https://youtu.be/Kc-3GT8CbUo
Coluna Manche channel: Unstabilized approach Paro https://youtu.be/u1QqQwvoA4Q
Excerpt from Boeing website:
Paro International Airport, in the kingdom of Bhutan, is high in the Himalayan Mountains. At 7,300 ft (2.23 km) above sea level, with a runway 6,500 ft (1.99 km) long, surrounded by deep valleys and 18,000-ft (5.48-km) peaks, Paro is one of the world’s most difficult airports for takeoffs and landings.
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Paro is a picturesque valley town located in the Kingdom of Bhutan and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is the gateway to Bhutan for international travellers, as it houses the country's only international airport. The town is situated in the Paro District which is often called the cultural heart of Bhutan.
In today's video we'll cover the most popular tourist places in Paro including Tiger's Nest, learn about why Bhutan is one of the happiest countries in the world, and I'll also share some tips on travelling to Bhutan, especially for Indians.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Legend of Paro
01:49 Tashi Namgay Resort
02:17 Paro Town - My first impressions
03:00 Bhutan National Museum (Ta-dzong)
03:50 Lunch at Mountain Cafe, Paro Town
04:05 Rinpung Dzong (Paro Fort)
06:21 Momo Dinner in Paro Town
06:51 Visit to Tiger's Nest
10:29 Legend of Tiger's Nest
11:46 Kyichu Lhakhang (Oldest Buddhist temple of Bhutan)
13:26 Why is Bhutan such a happy place?
14:39 Travel Tips for Bhutan from India
18:23 Next Episode
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On the flightdeck of DRUK AIR, Royal Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319 for one of the World's Most Extreme landings at Paro Airport in Bhutan!
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A look at the end of the runway and you know this is not your average airport or takeoff! You will need to climb quickly and make turns in between the mountains!
JustPlanes first visited Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, at Paro in Bhutan back in 2001 to make a first film on this incredible airport and approach on the airline's fleet of Bae 146s.
After Drukair replaced its fleet with Airbus A319 aircraft we thought it was worthwhile to return to this beautiful country and produce a new film and we did. The new nearly 5 hour program features 8 flights and includes the airline's ATR-42 as well.
This is something anyone with the slightest interest in aviation should find very fascinating. The program includes
+ Cockpit filming using up to 6 cameras!
+ Flight Preparations
+ External Walkaround
+ Cockpit Set-up
+ Briefings
+ Checklists
+ Cockpit Presentation
+ Depature & Arrival Airport Charts
+ Pilot Presentations
+ Pilot Training
+ Pilot Skills needed for this extreme approach/departure
+ Fantastic scenery over the entire program!
2018 FILM INFO
http://www.worldairroutes.com/drukair.html
2018 FILM TRAILER
https://youtu.be/pr9Vmg0_5jE
2001 FILM INFO
http://www.worldairroutes.com/DrukAir.html
2001 FILM TRAILER
https://youtu.be/1vSM49-U3ZM
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Bhutan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, yet it remains a hidden gem to many. Join me on my journey through this magical land, as I explore beautiful places like Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Along the way, experience the deep spiritual energy of Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Music & Footage By:
Artlist: https://bit.ly/4hiqh80
Motion Array: https://bit.ly/3POAZaq
(Use these links and get Extra 2 Months FREE)
For Business and Collaborations:
Email: [email protected]
"Some shots, including drone footage, are sourced from stock videos to enhance this documentary."
00:00 Bhutan
01:07 Siliguri
02:26 Paro
03:35 Rinpung Dzong
04:28 Paro Airport
05:27 Tiger's Nest Monastery
09:01 Punakha
09:41 Punakha Dzong
10:27 Rivers of Punakha
12:09 Thimphu
12:59 Buddha Statue
14:21 Simply Bhutan Museum
16:25 My Feelings
#bhutan #paro #thimphu #tigersnest #punakha #westbengal #siliguri #uttarakhand #travel #himachal #traveldocumentary #india
Paro Airport (IATA: PBH, ICAO: VQPR) is the only international airport of Bhutan. The airport is located 6 km (3.7 mi) from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu at an elevation of 7,300 ft (2,200 m).
With surrounding peaks as high as 18,000 ft (5,500 m) it is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and as of October 2014, only 25 pilots in the world are certified to land at the airport. Flights at Paro are allowed under visual meteorological conditions only and are restricted to daylight hours from sunrise to sunset.Aircraft: Drukair Airbus 319
Rinpung Dzong a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley has a long history. A monastery was first built on the site by Padma Sambhava at the beginning of the tenth century, but it wasn't until 1644 that Ngawang Namgyal built a larger monastery on the old foundations, and for centuries this imposing five storey building served as an effective defence against numerous invasion attempts by the Tibetans.
Built with stones instead of clay, the Dzong was named Rinpung, meaning "heaps of jewels" but Rinpung and all its treasures were destroyed by the fire in 1907. Only one thangka, known as Thongdel, was saved. The Paro Dzong was rebuilt by the penlop dawa Penjor after the fire. Housed within its walls is a collection of sacred masks and costumes. Some date back several centuries; others were contributed by Dawa Penjor and his successor Penlop Tshering Penjor in recent times.
The musical talents of two monks at the Paro monastery in Bhutan were the subject of a highly commended image in the faces, people, and culture category, by the Spanish-Australian photographer Ignacio Palacios.
the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan... I’m buzzed to be in Bhutan.” ... Gradually, Bhutan began to modernise and to open up relations ... Bhutan’s celebrated Tiger’s Nest monastery, Paro Taktsang, has been a place of pilgrimage for royalty and A-listers Credit.
... later in his career, playing in, among others, Mexico, Australia and the tranquil Himalayan nation of Bhutan – where he was a 2024 top-flight champion with Paro.Get FourFourTwo Newsletter.
Turbulence is an unavoidable reality of taking a flight. Here are some of the world’s most turbulent flight paths. Credits...Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM) to Paro, Bhutan (PBH) ... The quickest, but roughest, way to reach Paro from Kathmandu is by plane ... .
Jim CorbettNational Pak ... The mountain range’s influence is a significant factor.Kathmandu to Paro (Nepal to Bhutan, 402 km)Flying over steep mountains, this route experiences turbulence levels averaging 18.563 edr ... Maha Kumbh 2025 ... .
...Bhutan organised the summit, which concluded on January 10 ... The summit also raised concerns about a recent heroin bust at Paro Airport and growing targeting of Bhutan by international drug networks.
Although groundwater resources are believed to be limited in the rugged mountain areas of Bhutan, the wider and flatter valleys of Paro, Punakha, Thimphu, Wangdue, and areas bordering the plains of ...
The prevailing cold, coupled with dense fog and low visibility, led to the cancellation of international flights to Bangkok (Thailand) and Paro (Bhutan) as well as ...
“The focus will be on promoting Bhutan-made products,”said Kuenzang Leki, the private operator... The CSI market in Samdrupjongkhar is the third of its kind in Bhutan, following successful launches in Thimphu in 2020 and Paro in 2023.
In Bhutan, the Red Scarf, known as ‘Bura Maap’, is a prestigious symbol of rank and honour ... Since 2008, Dasho has served as the director of The Royal Academy in Pangbisa, Paro, Bhutan ... of Bhutan.