Awesome Hiking Trails In Asia

4. Tigers Nest Trail, Bhutan

This holy hike leads travelers to a monastery beautifully anchored on a cliff nearby the cave where the Buddhist monk, Rinpoche, first meditated. The legend says he was carried to this location from Tibet via a tigress, which led to the introduction of Buddhism to Bhutan. The city of Paro is ten miles from the monastery, which is where you can find accommodations for your visit. There is a convenient parking area at the trailhead filled with local handmade crafts and keepsakes for sale. This is a full-day hike with four hours of walking and one to two hours of touring the monastery's four active temples. The hike is uphill, but is easy if you take your time. Rest halfway at the Takstang cafeteria where you can find prayer wheels and flags, and also snap a great photo of the monastery in the distance. The path flattens out as you continue over a flag-covered bridge filled followed by a steep stairway where you can have a guided tour. Head over to Malaysia for the next stunning hiking opportunity.