Taktshang Lhakhang – Tiger’s Nest Monastery – A Day Hike in Paro

Trip Overview

Bhutan is seemly a great destination to do day hikes that takes you up and close to many hill-top villages, remote valleys, monasteries, retreat centers. The trails that lead to these destinations are sometimes a small path on the ridge of terraces rice fields. In some case it’s paved with wild flowers during spring. During winter, the walk may trigger the sound emanated by stirring dry shaded deciduous leaves, breaking the silence of stilly forests. Largely, it traverses through farmhouses, field, and school etc., a typical case where the journey is as beautiful as the destination.

Hiking Info

Difficulty Level:              Moderate

Best Season:                    March, April, May, June and Sept, Oct and Nov

Maximum Elevation:   3120m

Elevation Gain:               1700ft

Walking distance:         4 miles round trip

Walking time:                 2 – 3 hours

Attraction:                     

Tiger’s Nest Monastery was first built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated in the 7th century A.D. Legend states that Guru Rinpoche flew to the site atop the back of a tigress and meditated in the cave for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. The cave has been considered a sacred site ever since and many famous saints have travelled to meditate in it.

Keeping the above in mind, Get Into Bhutan Tours a day hike itinerary is resilience and every effort is redeemed to allow it to flourish incorporating your inclinations, interests and likings.

Aesthetically, taking it a step further, a day and night camping under starry Himalayan sky and for that matter even farm house stay overnight potentially can add a new dimensions to your experience.