The Hike Up To Takshang, The Tiger's Nest
Introduction
The thing about taking a hike up to Takshang is that ... you aren't.
You take a hike up to the Tiger's Nest viewpoint, 50m higher, and a canyon away from Takshang.
You can walk up or you can take a pony.
I recommend the pony because of the altitude.
Even if you decide to try walking up, bring the pony as backup.
Because once you start the ascent, and decide you need a ride, no pony!
And don't forget, once you reach Tiger's Nest viewpoint, you have to descend onto the canyon floor, then ascend to Takshang.
After visiting Takshang, you have to walk down the mountain from Tiger's Nest viewpoint.
The Way Up
The briefing before the journey
9V-SIA leg shot. Lots of leg room!
We went up in 4s. I was the last group because they had to look for the largest pony for me.
Note: wide track but the ponies like to ride along the edge
Takshang Cafeteria. Half way point. Cafe Latte and a loo..
Still a ways away...
Just before the the "summit", you have to walk
The ponies, happy to be rid of their passengers, need no prompting to head downhill by themselves!
Finally, the Tiger's Nest viewpoint...
...and a view of Paro Valley & Half Way House (clearing among the trees)
Introduction
The thing about taking a hike up to Takshang is that ... you aren't.
You take a hike up to the Tiger's Nest viewpoint, 50m higher, and a canyon away from Takshang.
You can walk up or you can take a pony.
I recommend the pony because of the altitude.
Even if you decide to try walking up, bring the pony as backup.
Because once you start the ascent, and decide you need a ride, no pony!
And don't forget, once you reach Tiger's Nest viewpoint, you have to descend onto the canyon floor, then ascend to Takshang.
After visiting Takshang, you have to walk down the mountain from Tiger's Nest viewpoint.
The Way Up
The briefing before the journey
9V-SIA leg shot. Lots of leg room!
We went up in 4s. I was the last group because they had to look for the largest pony for me.
Note: wide track but the ponies like to ride along the edge
Takshang Cafeteria. Half way point. Cafe Latte and a loo..
Still a ways away...
Just before the the "summit", you have to walk
The ponies, happy to be rid of their passengers, need no prompting to head downhill by themselves!
Finally, the Tiger's Nest viewpoint...
...and a view of Paro Valley & Half Way House (clearing among the trees)
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