2. Paro

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Paro is one of the most historic valleys in Bhutan with the population of 20,000. Both trade goods and invading Tibetans came over the past at the head of the valley, giving Paro the closest cultural connection with Tibet of any Bhutanese district. Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, the massive fortress/monastery which is also the administrative center of the dzonkhag. Scenes from the movie Little Buddha were filmed in and around this Dzong.