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Taktsang Waterfall – Prayer Flags Viewpoint loop from Nyechhu_Shar-ri

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Taktsang Waterfall – Prayer Flags Viewpoint loop from Nyechhu_Shar-ri

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518

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Taktsang Waterfall – Prayer Flags Viewpoint loop from Nyechhu_Shar-ri

03:06

6.97km

660m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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Parking

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91 m

Horse Rental on the Taktsang Trail

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At the lower part of the Taktsang Trail at about 2,650 m, there are three prayer wheels in fortified buildings; they are powered by the water of a mountain stream.

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140 m

View of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (Tiger's Nest)

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When driving in the ‘Paro Chhu Valley’ you can clearly see the ‘Taktsang Palphug Monastery’ in the distance.

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525 m

Water-Powered Prayer Wheels on the Taktsang Trail

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At the lower part of the Taktsang Trail at about 2,650 m, there are three prayer wheels in fortified buildings; they are powered by the water of a mountain stream.

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2.99 km

Stone Prayer Oven

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3.07 km

View of Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)

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When climbing the 'Paro Taktsang Trail' you can enjoy the view of the 'Paro Chhu' valley at several points.

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3.22 km

Taktsang Waterfall

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Before the final climb to the 'Taktsang Palphug Monastery', the path leads down steps into a rock cut. Here, a 100-meter-high waterfall falls deep into the gorge.

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4.45 km

Prayer Flags Viewpoint

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Prayer flags are ubiquitous in Bhutan. The people of Bhutan are deeply religious and believe that the wind carries the prayer printed on them to heaven. Prayer flags are placed …

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5.19 km

Large prayer wheel along the Taktsang Trail

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There are a number of prayer wheels along the Taktsang Trail, with the largest one located about halfway along the trail.

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6.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Taktsang Waterfall – Prayer Flags Viewpoint loop from Nyechhu_Shar-ri

Horse Rental on the Taktsang Trail

View of Taktsang Palphug Monastery (Tiger's Nest)

Water-Powered Prayer Wheels on the Taktsang Trail

Stone Prayer Oven

View of Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)

Taktsang Waterfall

Prayer Flags Viewpoint

Large prayer wheel along the Taktsang Trail

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