Tiger Nest Monastery Tour in Bhutan

Tiger Nest Monastery is one of the most sacred religious monastery of Bhutan situated about 15 km north of Paro Valley in Drukgyel Dzong. The monastery was built in 1649 to protect the nation from the attack of Tibetans. Tiger Nest Monastery Tour takes you to the fantastic small monastery that lies on the high rocky hill 900m above the valley. In April 1998, the monastery was caught by a disastrous fire, but great efforts were made to repair the damage.

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro

Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along with the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport, received by our representative and then transfer to the hotel, the evening we walk around the Paro Market.

Day 02: Full day Sightseeing in Paro( Tiger Nest Monastery)

After breakfast drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. From this fort, Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House which offers a good insight into the lifestyle of local people. Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”. The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for a round trip. While the return to Paro town visits en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.

Day 03: Fly back to Kathmandu

After breakfast at Paro, we fly back to Kathmandu.