Asia · Heritage
Paro
A cliffside monastery reached on a three-hour climb.
- Place
- Paro · Bhutan · BT
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Heritage
- ID
- DST-0208
Why go
A cliffside monastery reached on a three-hour climb.
Tiger's Nest is Bhutan's defining image and the climb is the country's signature day. Bhutan requires a daily sustainability fee and a licensed guide, which shapes the whole trip.
Signature experiences
- Tiger's Nest Monastery climb
- Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum
- Traditional hot stone bath
Interest tags
monasterieshikingmountainsculturephotography
Good for
Culture travellersHikersBucket-list travellers
Best months
Mar-May · Sep-Nov
Avoid months
Jun-Aug (monsoon) · Dec-Feb (cold)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
PBH · Thimphu
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Luxury
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
BT
