Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike

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Highlights
  • Suitable for trekkers of all levels.
  • A spiritual and relaxing tour of the crowd and hassle-free trail.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike Overview

Bhutan’s most recognized landmark is the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang. The Tiger Nest Monastery trek is one of Bhutan’s most sacred Buddhist sites and a revered place of pilgrimage in the Himalayan region, situated near the town of Paro.

The Bhutan hike starts at the base of the mountain at an elevation of 7,000 feet. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to reach the Tiger’s Nest, which is perched on a cliff face at 10,000 feet.

Aarohi Holiday ensures that you will have the best experience to cherish for a lifetime in the enchanting country of Bhutan.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Arrival in Kathmandu at any time. Our office representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Simply take pleasure and relax in the fun of driving. There will be a short briefing about the trip after transferring you to the hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay in the hotel.

  • 3 Star Hotel
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Today would be the most exhilarating day where you will be introduced to the most pious Hindu and Buddhist religious places listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites and elucidates you to the entire mysticism over its existence Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath stupa.

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Fly from Kathmandu International Airport to Paro International Airport, Bhutan, with breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and other famous Himalayan Peaks with mount Chomolhari and Jitchu Darke. Our representative will receive you and welcome you to Paro airport and drive to the hour-long scenic drive to the capital (Thimpu). On the way view of rice fields, hamlets, mountain villages, and Thimpu rivers leisurely time we walk around Thimpu market area. Stay Overnight at hotel.

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Today after breakfast we visit National Memorial Chorten, National Library. After lunch, we visit the Textile Museum and the Arts and Crafts School. Stay overnight at Hotel.

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Today after breakfast we drive 3 hours through by forest, cedar, festooned up near Dochula Pass (3,050m) The pass offering Magnificent panoramic views of the High Himalaya mountain range. through Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Junipers, and pine forests where many rare species of Birds. We drive onto Lobsea to take a short hike Chimj Lhakhang Temple. After this, we drive Punakha Dzong it is built in1637. After our day off we back to Thimphu. Stay overnight at Hotel.

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After Breakfast, we drive towards Paro on the way we stop to visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong), Ringpung Dzong as well as the home for the monastic school, Drugye Dzong it is built in 1647, fortress, View of mount Jomolhari and farm House for to observe lifestyle. Stay overnight at the hotel in Paro.

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After breakfast, we drive to the point of the hike and we walk through pine and rhododendron forests until seeing Taktsang monastery. This monastery built in the 1600s, after visiting this place we back hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.

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After breakfast drive to the airport for your next destination Nepal. Our representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. A representative from Aarohi Holiday Pvt Ltd will pick you up from TIA and drive you to your Hotel or Departure place in TIA.

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Head back to Kathmandu with a bag full of memories of the Langtang Valley trek. Within an hour we reach Kathmandu. Overnight stay in a hotel for rest including meals.

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Altitude Thrill Adventure staff will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours early.

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Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

Cost Includes

  • Pick up and drop off from and to International airport.
  • 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu (first two nights and last one night).
  • Everest national park permit.
  • Khumbu Entrance Fee.
  • One English-speaking government Licensed Guide (insurance, experienced, salary, food, and accommodation).
  • One porter for each two people.
  • Accommodation in tea houses twin sharing (private room/Shared bathroom).
  • 3 Meals a day – breakfast, lunch, dinner during the trek (Anything from the menu).
  • Flight ticket (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
  • Sightseeing tour car A/C, driver, and culture guide.
  • Farewell dinner at Nepalese cultural restaurant after the trek in Kathmandu.
  • All taxes and company service charges.

Cost Excludes

  • Bar and beverage bills, tea/coffee, WiFi, bottled water, desserts, hot shower, battery charge.
  • Personal expenses, personal clothes, personal insurance for health and evacuation, and tipping.
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing points.
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Equipment List

  • Trekking trousers
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  • Trekking shocks
  • Torch lights
  • Trekking boots
  • Medicines
  • Waterproof pants
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterproof jackets
  • Beanies and gloves
  • Warm shirts and t-shirts
  • Thermal tops and bottoms
  • Toiletries
  • Underwear
  • Wash kit
  • Fleece jacket
  • Safety kit
  • Down jacket
  • Hand sanitizers
  • Trekking pole
  • Water bottles and water purifiers
  • Raincoats
  • Trash bags and tissue papers
  • Sleeping bags
  • Charger/adapters
  • Duffel bags
  •  Power banks
  • Backpack
  • Camera
  • Raincoats
  • Cooking gas
  • Cooking utensils

→ Read : Trekking Kit and Trekking Equipment Checklist for a complete full packing list!