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Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)

Paro, Bhutan
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Paro
5.0 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveler Description: As this fantastic and very special monastry is a steep climb up the hill (900 meters), it is advised to visit it at the end of your stay in Bhutan... more »
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Bogotá, Colombia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This place is definitely the most amazing and truly exotic place I have been to in my life. Probably I'm too excited because I was just there, but the whole visit is magical: you can choose to walk or ride a horse (I rode a horse, the walk is pretty long plus the altitude is significant at 2.600 mt above... More

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NH
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
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We were fortunate to see a religious ceremony at the temple, which was amazing. The trail is well marked and moderate. The walk down and then up the cliffside to the temple is breathtaking. I was happy for the well maintained stairs and handrails, although this part of the walk would still be difficult if you are afraid of heights.... More

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new delhi
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

loved the trekking. difficult path leaves one with joint aches but the beautiful and scenic views make it worth the effort. The fortress though is like any other. Do it for the adrenalin rush and not for what you'll get to see at the end of it. More

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glasgow,scotland
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Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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We were apprehensive about doing this trek, due to the rapid height gain, and the altitude.We were very surprised to find it was much less arduous than we thought it would be.It took us 2 hours to go up ,with a stop for tea at the cafeteria at the half way mark, an hour or so at the monastery, and... More

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Vietnam
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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I wasn't sure how far up the 900 metre elevation to Taktsang Monastery I would get on my last day of my trip to Bhutan. It was my birthday and I was determined to get as far as I could. At one stage I thought of giving up, but pushed on and was rewarded with the most incredible sights and... More

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San Clemente, California
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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Great 5 mile round trip hike to an amazing site. Lunch and refreshments at the teahouse were surprisingly good. Tour of the Monastery was great, as it is a bit different than others being that it is built around several caves that all have a different significance. Be advised that no cameras are allowed and if you are carrying one... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

It is tiring but worth, the climb is steep,but the view from the last section with scales, is very open and spectacular, it seems impossible to reach the monastery without a bridge More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Tigers nest was definitely a highlight of our trip with www.dorjispiritualadventures.com was the Tigers Nest. It was so beautiful and worth the up hill trek. There were many other places we loved including our home stay in Haa Valley. I would recommend Dorji our guide info@dorjispiritualtravel.com and Dawa our driver dawatshering13@yahoo.com . They were brilliant and accommodated all our requests... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

This was a nice hike up, just amazingly gorgeous views all around. And the inside of the Takstang Monastery is quite impressive as well, though no pictures once you get up there to the entrance. The waterfall was an awesome surprise as well! Great experience. More

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Austin, TX
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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This is the hike Bhutan is made for. Count on 2-3 hours to climb from the car park. A great way to find breaks is to pause for pictures! The cafe (about 1.5 hours from start) carries water bottles, though they do stock out around 3pm. At Tiger's Nest, be sure to understand the rules of what to bring in.... More

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