The best months to visit Tiger's Nest are Mar – May / Sep – Nov. 15–25°C, clear skies for views.
Quick facts
Currency BTN / USD Indian Rupee also accepted widely
Language Dzongkha English spoken in tourism areas
Timezone BTT (UTC+6) No daylight saving
Best Months Mar – May / Sep – Nov 15–25°C, clear skies for views
Daily Budget ~$100 USD (tariff) Includes hotel, meals, guide, transport
Visa E-visa required $40 fee + $100/day SDF tariff
When to go
A monastery clinging to a sheer cliff at 3,120 metres, Bhutan's most sacred site and one of the world's most extraordinary hikes.
Getting Around in Tiger's Nest
- Internal transport is included in the SDF tariff: your tour operator provides a car and driver for the entire trip. Roads are narrow mountain highways and journeys take longer than distances suggest
- Paro to Thimphu: 90 minutes. Paro to Punakha: 4 hours. Thimphu to Bumthang: 10 hours. Internal flights exist between Paro and Bumthang but are weather-dependent
- Walking is the best way to explore towns. The Tiger's Nest hike is the main trekking highlight but multi-day treks (Druk Path, Snowman Trek) are available for the adventurous
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Tiger's Nest travel guide.
Timezone: BTT (UTC+6) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tiger's Nest?
The best months to visit Tiger's Nest are Mar – May / Sep – Nov (15–25°C, clear skies for views), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Tiger's Nest budget breakdown.
