Bhutan News » Paro News Bhutan » Paro » Life: I was in the cockpit for one of the world’s scariest landings
Fewer than 50 pilots are qualified to land in the extreme conditions of Bhutan’s technically demanding Paro Airport ...
News Bhutan » Paro » Life: TUI Bets on Bhutan, Where Tourism Is Measured in Happiness
TUI Group enters Bhutan with its first TUI BLUE hotel, targeting high-value travelers seeking cultural immersion and wellness. In a destination defined by mindful tourism and strict visitor controls, ...
News Bhutan » Paro » Life: This airport landing is so challenging only 50 pilots are qualified to do it
There’s a Buddha in the cockpit. The orange-robed icon looks on as the pilot speedily executes a dramatic last-minute turn to land the A319 on the slender runway. A dozen passengers, some of whom have ...
News Bhutan » Paro » Life: Tour Bhutan Announces Festival Travel Programs for Thimphu 2026 and Paro 2027
The programs are designed for international travelers interested in experiencing Bhutanese cultural traditions, religious ceremonies, masked dances, historic dzongs, and Himalayan landscapes as part ...
News Bhutan » Paro » Life: Flying into Paro, Bhutan: The world’s most dangerous approach?
Experience a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. This video showcases the breathtaking approach to Paro Airport, located at 7,332 ft above sea level, renowned ...
News Bhutan » Paro » Life: Enlightenment Upon Request: Bhutan Looks to the Future
The runway at Paro airport, in the landlocked Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, is considered to be one of the most dangerous in the world. Only 50 pilots are certified to take on the tightly choreographed ...