The iconic clifftop monastery — Bhutan's most sacred and photographed site.
A guided day hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery clinging to a cliff 900m above the Paro valley. Your guide handles permits, pacing, and the stories behind every prayer flag and shrine. Includes the climb, monastery visit, and a traditional lunch at the cafeteria viewpoint.
Highlights
- Sacred clifftop monastery
- Panoramic Paro valley views
- Permits & logistics handled
- Traditional Bhutanese lunch
Day-by-day itinerary
1 Paro Trailhead to Tiger's Nest and Back
Begin at the trailhead in the Paro valley and ascend through fragrant pine forest. Rest at the cafeteria viewpoint (halfway) for tea and sweeping views of the monastery. Continue the final steep climb to Paro Taktsang, explore the four sacred temples carved into the cliff face, then descend for a traditional Bhutanese lunch before returning to Paro.
Tour locations
Key stops and landmarks on this tour.
Choose your package
All prices are per person, fully inclusive — hotels, meals, SDF, guide & transport.
Comfortable & straightforward
$180
per person, all-inclusive
- Budget hotel (2-3 star)
- All meals
- SDF ($100/night)
- Licensed guide
- Shared vehicle
- Entry permits
The best-value Bhutan experience
$320
per person, all-inclusive
- Mid-range hotel (4 star)
- All meals
- SDF ($100/night)
- Licensed guide
- Private vehicle
- Entry permits
Five-star Bhutan, no compromises
$650
per person, all-inclusive
- Boutique lodge (Uma/Amankora-style)
- Fine dining
- SDF ($100/night)
- Senior guide
- Luxury vehicle
- All permits
- Spa access
- Picnic lunch at the viewpoint
Choose your guide
2 licensed guides available for this tour.
