Tiger’S Nest Monastery

A respected Buddhist holy site, Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger's Nest or Taktsang Palphug Monastery, is located in Bhutan's upper valley on a cliffside. This temple, which stands 10240 feet above the Paro valley on a perilous cliff and is only accessible by a challenging road, has come to represent Bhutan. While being challenging to reach due to its remote position, which also makes it attractive, unusual, and an unforgettable destination, it is one of the top attractions to see in Paro.

The shining lights, gilded dome, and idols make the interior look even more gorgeous. A large statue of a tiger is located in the rock-carved hall of a thousand Buddhas. The stairs that connect the buildings are carved out of the rocks, and each building has windows that offer a stunning view. The monks rotate the temple's main shrine, the prayer wheel, each morning at four in the morning to mark the beginning of a new day. Granite slopes that nearly reach verticality line Paro Chu's right flank. In this context, the word "Chu" in Bhutanese refers to rivers or water. He is honored in the Padmasambhava shrine, also known as the Gu-Ru mTshan-bragged Lhakhang.

Wide dirt paths lead to the Tiger's Nest Monastery. The entire route is uphill, though not particularly steeply. For the majority of folks, it's extremely possible; just be ready to take your time.
Most people need between one and two hours to complete the climb up to the cafeteria, which is roughly halfway up.

You will encounter numerous prayer flags along the way. As you ascend, savor the sights of the valley. The view simply gets better and better. The trail briefly flattens out about the midway point. In this location, you can recite prayers and have a meal at the Takstang Cafeteria. You can see the monastery very well from here.

Taktsang is best visited between September and November or March and April when the weather is clearest and coziest due to seasonal fluctuations in temperature.

Summers: The average high temperature in the summertime is between 15° and 20°. A delightful natural breeze, a comfortable temperature, and a bright sky are present right now. You will be able to enjoy your journey at this time thanks to a beautiful sky and a nice, natural air conditioner. March through April are the best months to visit Paro.

Monsoon: The monsoon season, which lasts from July to September in both India and Bhutan, is quite similar. Your journey to Paro Taktsang could be ruined by the high humidity and amount of rain during this time. Despite this, September is still a great season to travel because it rarely rains, allowing you to still have a fantastic time.

Winters: While it may be foggy, snowy, and exceedingly difficult to walk on, November is still an excellent time to visit Paro because the weather will be pleasant and temperate. Winter temperatures can drop as low as 9° to -9°.