Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)
Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) - Bhutan’s iconic monastery clinging to a cliff 900 m above the Paro valley
The route
The line through Paro Valley, Bhutan - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Mar-May and Sep-Nov
Cool mountain air; can be cold/misty
Best in spring/autumn; the visit falls under Bhutan’s tourism (SDF) model; altitude at ~3,100 m. Confirm.
On the trail
A forested switchback climb to a cliff-clinging monastery
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Ride a pony to the cafe partway; the viewpoint without the final steps
Getting there & staying
Paro
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Paro; limited or none on the trail
A guide is standard (part of the Bhutan tourism model)
Permits & safety
Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee tourism model applies to the trip; a guide is standard. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude illness is the main risk at these elevations - acclimatize, ascend slowly, know the descent rule (mild), the switchback climb, cold
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.