At Paro in Paro: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Paro Chu river valley below, eastern ridgeline of the Black Mountains, Druk Chirwang Monastery (visible on hillside to the northeast), forested slopes of the Himalayas.

When taking off from Paro (PBH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Paro Airport's runway 15/33 typically uses runway 15 for departures heading northeast. Banking left during climb-out gives you direct views of the Paro Chu valley and the eastern ridgelines of the Black Mountains (Bhutan Range). The right side faces the steeper western slopes with less dramatic relief. Notable sights include: Paro Chu river valley below, eastern ridgeline of the Black Mountains, Druk Chirwang Monastery (visible on hillside to the northeast), forested slopes of the Himalayas.

When landing at Paro (PBH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Paro airport's runway 15/33 typically uses runway 15 for landing (heading northeast), which means the approach path comes from the southwest over the Paro Valley. The left side offers direct views of the dramatic Himalayan peaks framing the valley and the Paro Chu river corridor you're descending into. The right side faces the valley walls but misses the iconic mountain backdrop. Notable sights include: Jomolhari massif (north), Paro Chu river valley (center approach corridor), terraced agricultural fields of Paro Valley, forested ridgelines of the eastern valley wall.

The best window seat at Paro (PBH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Paro (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.