{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bhutan/paro","updatedAt":"2026-09-25T18:19:04.001Z","place":{"city":"Paro","country":"Bhutan","countryCode":"BT","lat":27.4305,"lon":89.41334},"safety":{"score":89,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":95,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":93,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers consistently describe Paro as safe and peaceful, with many highlighting the low crime rate and helpful local guides; altitude sickness is the most frequently cited discomfort.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The main risks for travelers are altitude sickness on hikes, narrow mountain roads, and minor scams targeting tourists in popular areas like Tiger’s Nest. Visitors consistently report feeling secure due to the town’s calm atmosphere and visible police presence.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is virtually non-existent in Paro; no recent incidents reported in the dossier."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are uncommon; remain cautious in crowded areas like Paro Town market and monastery approaches."},"safeAreas":["Paro Town Center","Paro Airport Road","Paro Dzong Area","Rural Farming Communities"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fake donation collectors near monasteries","Overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers","Counterfeit handicrafts sold as authentic"],"zones":[{"name":"Paro Town Center","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled main area with good lighting and police presence."},{"name":"Paro Airport Road","level":"safe","note":"Well-maintained and lit road with regular taxi services."},{"name":"Tiger's Nest Monastery Area","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe hiking with guide supervision, but risks from altitude and trail conditions exist."},{"name":"Paro Dzong Area","level":"safe","note":"Extremely safe religious and administrative center with heavy security."},{"name":"Rural Farming Communities","level":"safe","note":"Very low crime due to strong community bonds, but limited emergency infrastructure."}]}}