Paro Taktsang

Taktsang Palphug Monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest - one of the most beautiful historical sites in Bhutan, is a sacred Vajrayana Buddhist establishment perched on the cliffs of the Paro valley in Bhutan.

The monastery is located 10km north of the Paro valley and is nestled on a precarious cliff at an altitude of 3,120m above sea level. The slopes are very steep and almost vertical. The buildings of the monastery were built to cling firmly to the rock face in a manner "like a gecko clinging to a cliff". Although the Paro Taktsang complex may seem rugged and difficult to access, there are many paths leading up to the monastery, such as the path from the northwest through the forest, the trail south, and the path from the North through the rocky plateau. The monastery complex is often covered by clouds, creating a feeling of remoteness and magic.

Here, everything becomes sacred and mystical. The starting point of the trail is a large water prayer wheel placed by a flowing stream. The people of Bhutan believe that when water touches this sacred object, the water will become a source of blessings and that pure energy will be spread and instilled into all living beings downstream.

Location: Paro, Bhutan