Prepared to hike to the half-way cafeteria for tea, then to Tiger's Nest. About six miles roundtrip

Anna posing. Sujen in red just behind her.

On the cafeteria deck. Tiger's Nest above us.

Tiger's Nest from near the highest elevation of the trail.

Down a lot of steps then back up more steps to Tiger's Nest

Looking down into the valley from the trail

The steps down across from the Tiger's Nest

Rainy weather on the way down. Tiger's Nest framed by wisps of clouds

Raining as hikers climb back up the steps on their return to the trailhead

Cindy and Kim on the trail with rhododendron

The cafeteria at half-way. Tea up and tea down

Hike to The Tiger's Nest, May 6, 2026

May 6 in Bhutan ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

We spent the day hiking (start at 6:12 a.m.) to the Tiger's Nest near Paro, Bhutan. It's about six miles with an elevation gain of about 1600' with a top elevation of over 10,000 ft. The Tiger's Nest is a complex of small temples honoring Guru Rimpoche from the 8th century. Very fun and picturesque hike. Pretty red rhododendrons in the forest, Tea at the mid-way cafe hiking up and hiking back. Light rain on part of our way down,Read more