Tiger's Nest

Paro Taktsang clings to a cliff above the valley, reached through pine forest, prayer flags and steep stone steps.

The trail’s high point frames the white temples across the gorge before steps descend past a waterfall and climb to the gate. Allow five to six hours for this moderate return hike with a licensed guide; Bhutan’s visa and visitor-fee requirements apply. Cover shoulders to knees, and leave cameras, phones and bags in entrance lockers: photography inside is prohibited. Horses reach only the cafeteria.

Best light
Afternoon
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Time needed
A full day

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Tiger's Nest

Paro Taktsang clings to a cliff above the valley, reached through pine forest, prayer flags and steep stone steps.

The trail’s high point frames the white temples across the gorge before steps descend past a waterfall and climb to the gate. Allow five to six hours for this moderate return hike with a licensed guide; Bhutan’s visa and visitor-fee requirements apply. Cover shoulders to knees, and leave cameras, phones and bags in entrance lockers: photography inside is prohibited. Horses reach only the cafeteria.

Best light
Afternoon
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Time needed
A full day

Hikes

Get around

Sleep

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