Attraction
Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
Bhutan's most iconic monastery
A sacred Buddhist site clinging to a cliff 900m above the Paro valley, built around the cave where Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated after flying there on a tigress.
Highlights
900m cliffside hike
Guru Rinpoche's meditation cave
Bhutan's most photographed landmark
Practical Info
Address
Upper Paro Valley, Paro
Opening Hours
8:00 AM–1:00 PM & 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Price
Entry via licensed guide required
In This Destination
Paro District
Gateway valley and home to Tiger's Nest Monastery