Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery

Bhutan's most famous monastery, perched on a sheer cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley. Legend says Guru Rinpoche flew here on a tigress to meditate. The hike up through pine forest is challenging but very rewarding.

Where: Paro, Bhutan
Time needed: 5–6 hours
Best time to go: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

💡 Tip: Start early, wear good walking shoes and carry water; ponies are available for part of the way up.

About Paro

Paro is a green valley in western Bhutan that is home to the country's international airport. Traditional farmhouses, Rinpung Dzong and the cliffside Tiger's Nest monastery make it one of the most scenic stops on any Bhutan trip.

More to see in Paro

ViewpointChele La Pass2–3 hours

Tours that visit Paro

Amazing BhutanPhuntsholing 1N, Thimphu 2N, Punakha 1N, Paro 2N, Phuntsholing 1N · 7 nights

From ₹38,759 per person

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