Home to only happiness, Bhutan is a heavenly place on earth and also amongst the best holiday destinations in the world. While you may not everything about it and every attraction that it houses, there is one place you would surely know of or would have probably seen on the net! Paro Taktsang or famously known as the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is a beautiful cluster of sacred temples perched on an elevated hill. However, it is the Tiger’s Nest Monastery trek that helps the locals and tourists catch a true glimpse of the place’s glory.
Being the only way to reach the monastery, the trek route helps hikers taste the distinct flavors of Bhutan on their way up to the temples. But how long is the trek and if you can do it or not are questions that concern every traveler out there. So, if the next place on your list is Bhutan and you’re in pursuit of peace, then this Tiger’s Nest Monastery trek guide will help you plan a perfect and a hassle-free adventure.
About Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Located some 20 minutes away from Paro, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is a popular Buddhist site that was constructed way back in 1962. As a legend and history of Tiger Nest Monastery says, the place got its name because of Guru Rinpoche was carried from Tibet to this spot by a tigress ok her back. Today the monastery consists of 4 beautiful temples that are also homes of monks.
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About Tiger’s Nest Trek
Situated at 10,332 feet, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is not an ordinary tourist attraction that can be reached via car or taxi. The only way to get to the monastery is by trekking uphill. If you cannot trek, the option of hiring a horse is amongst the many blissful perks that you can enjoy there. It’s a 4 miles round trek that can take around 5 to 8 hours for trekking uphill and then back towards the base point.
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Tiger Nest Monastery Trek Distance
The duration of the trek completely depends on where you are staying in Bhutan and how are you planning to commute. On an average, it takes a full day or around 5 to 7 hours for a round trip trek except for the 1 hour that you may want to spend at the monastery, soaking in the bliss and treating yourself to majestic views.
The trek is absolutely free of cost until you hire a horse or buy some trekking poles. Also, not to forget the food at the cafeteria is also on you. However, if you wish to take a guided tour, there are many guides available on site and deals can even be bought well in advance online. Apart from this, the Tiger Nest entry fee costs around 500 Ngultrum i.e. INR 500 that you would have to pay.
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What To Pack For Tiger’s Nest Trek
- Sturdy shoes
- Lots of water
- A backpack
- Sanitizer
- Light energy snacks or bars
- A good quality camera
- Essential medicines
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Tips For Tiger’s Nest Monastery Trek
- Make sure you wear comfortable and decent clothes since you won’t only be hiking for hours but only be visiting the Buddhist temples.
- Start early. Make sure you leave for the trek early in the morning so that you can begin before the crowds rush in.
- The best way to complete the trek and make the most of this experience is by going slow. Take a few breaks to catch your breath, keep yourself hydrated, and have your lunch at the famous cafeteria.
- Prefer trekking boots over any other casual footwear.
- Make sure you leave your valuables at your hotel and deposit others like mobile phone, wallet, and camera in the lockers outside the monastery. Do check with the security once to be sure about storing your belongings there.
- Wear layers as it can be chilly in the morning or at least carry a warm jacket with you as the monasteries are freezing from inside.
- Don’t forget to capture some memories from your trek, especially with the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery in the background. The best pictures come when there’s some sunlight. So, if possible, try to click pictures during the midday.
- If you are not a pro at trekking and doubt your stamina, carry hiking poles with you.
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If not this, there are way too many intriguing Tiger’s Nest Monastery facts that would definitely convince you to plan a visit to this place on your next Bhutan trip with TravelTriangle. This handy guide will surely come to rescue then, so don’t forget to bookmark it.
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