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Tiger’s Nest Monastery, or Paro Taktsang, is Bhutan’s most sacred Buddhist site and a true architectural marvel. Built in 1692, it clings to a sheer rock face at an altitude of 3,120 meters, surrounded by misty mountains and lush pine forests. According to legend, Guru Padmasambhava, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave for three years, three months, three weeks, three days, and three hours.
The monastery complex consists of several temples and meditation caves, each with ornate paintings, butter lamps, and the serene scent of incense. The hike to Tiger’s Nest is both challenging and rewarding, taking visitors through forest trails, colorful prayer flags, and panoramic viewpoints. Many Bhutan tour packages feature this iconic trek as the spiritual highlight of their itinerary.
The entry fee for the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is about ₹500 for visitors, paid at the trek’s starting point. For those on a standard tour package, the fee is usually included, but a passport copy may be required at the base for verification.
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F9R7+PCR, Taktsang trail, Paro, Bhutan
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Point of Interest for Paro Taktsang
The Main Monastery Complex
Features ancient shrines, statues, and sacred meditation caves believed to have been used by Guru Padmasambhava himself.
Scenic Trek Route
The hiking path winds through pine forests, waterfalls, and prayer flags, providing spectacular views of the valley below.
Midway Viewpoint
A popular photo stop offering breathtaking vistas of the monastery clinging to the cliff.
It’s Bhutan’s most sacred monastery, built on a cliff where Guru Padmasambhava meditated. Its dramatic setting and deep spiritual significance make it world-famous.
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