Day Hike to Taktsang Monastery
Posted by: Bhutan Incredible Tours / Category: Cultural Tours / Posted On: 19th Jun 2019
TAKTSANG MONASTERY (The Tiger’s nest)
It is a must see tourist place if you are visiting Bhutan.
Taktsang or the Tiger’s nest is the most sacred place in Bhutan. It was built in 1600s; this extraordinary monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rocky cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. History states that Guru Rimpoche the second Buddha who brought Buddhism to Bhutan landed here on the back of a flying tigress. The trail to the monastery is an uphill climb that pierces through Pine forests, trees festooned with Spanish, moss and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Then you will commence until you reach the heavenly abode, from where words are not enough to describe the beauty but experiencing is the only way.
Hiking Facts:
- Duration: 3 hours going up and 2 hours coming down.
- Difficulty: Medium to Tough ( Ponies available if you are not up to it.)
- Inclusions: Private full day tour with Tiger Nest Monastery as the highlights.
- Hotel pickup and drop off by Luxurious vehicle.
- English –speaking guide
- Entrance /Monumental fees
- Lunch , Water,Coffee,Tea and Snacks .
Details :
- Start Location: From your Hotel
- Departure Time: 7.30 AM
- Drop Off Time: 4.30 PM
- Dress Code: SportsPack: Sun block (spf 35 to 50 Plus)
Highlights:
- English Speaking guide throughout the trip.
- Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery,one of the most iconic relic of Bhutan.
- Visit 16th Century Ruins of Drugyel Dzong/Fortress
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang ,Built long back in the 7th century it is one of the oldest and the most sacred site to visit with deeper religious significance.
Rates: Starting price USD 85per person.
