Taktsang Trail (Tiger's Nest), Paro Valley

Trail · Bhutan

The pilgrim path to Paro Taktsang climbs 900 meters from the Ramthangkha car park through blue pine and fir to the cliffside monastery at 3,120 meters, built in 1692 where Guru Rinpoche is said to have landed on a flying tigress. October's clear post-monsoon skies give the best views back over Paro Valley.

Best for: the essential Bhutan day hike

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  • cliffside monastery, built 1692
  • 900m climb through blue pine and fir
  • views over Paro Valley

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At 3,119 m, it turns before the lower ground nearby.

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