Location: Paro, Bhutan
Duration: Full Day (6–7 hours)
Tour Type: Private tour with licensed Bhutanese guide and private vehicle

Tour Itinerary

08:00 AM – Hotel Pick-Up & Drive to Trailhead

Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Paro. Enjoy a short scenic drive to the base of Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery.

08:30 AM – Begin the Hike to Tiger’s Nest

Start your hike through pine forests filled with prayer flags and panoramic valley views. Your guide will accompany you at your pace, sharing stories and the spiritual significance of the site.

10:00 AM – Tea & Rest Stop at the Viewpoint Café

Pause at the traditional Taktsang Cafeteria. Enjoy tea/coffee while taking in your first dramatic view of Tiger’s Nest perched on the cliffside.

11:00 AM – Final Ascent to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Continue the climb with steps leading to the monastery. Capture stunning photos along the way.

11:30 AM – Explore Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Visit sacred temples, learn the legend of Guru Rinpoche, and enjoy breathtaking cliffside views. Photography is not allowed inside, but the external viewpoints are magnificent.

01:00 PM – Begin Descent

Hike down at a comfortable pace with your guide.

02:30 PM – Lunch at Local Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese lunch in Paro town.

03:30 PM – Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Optional)

If time and energy allow, visit one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred temples.

04:30 PM – Return to Hotel

Drop off at your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.

Package Includes

• Private round-trip transportation from your hotel

• Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide

• All necessary permits for Tiger’s Nest

• Entrance fees

• Tea/coffee at viewpoint café

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Drinking water during the hike

• Government taxes & service charges

Package Excludes

• Personal expenses

• Horse ride (optional)

• Travel insurance

• Tips for guide/driver

Recommended Packing List

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• Light jacket or fleece (mornings can be cool)

• Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

• Refillable water bottle

• Small backpack

• Walking sticks (optional)

• Camera for viewpoints

Difficulty Level

Moderate – Total hiking time: 4–5 hours round trip. Suitable for anyone with average fitness. Horses are available for the first half (optional).