Paro Chu is a river of western Bhutan. It is a tributary of the Wong Chu, which is known as the Raidak in its lower reaches. Paro Chu rises to the south of Chomo Lhari (mountain of the Goddess). Its glacial waters plunge torrential through alpine meadows & deep gorges in the Jigme Dorji National Park & descends into a wide, open, undulating valley. Sub-alpine & temperate forests are found along its middle & lower reaches. A prime trout stream, it nourishes lush green rice fields apple & peach orchards on its banks.
