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Tigers Nest Hike - Page 1

About Tigers Nest

Taktsang Lhakhang is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This temple is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom and clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the Paro Valley.

It was first built in 1692 at a cave where Guru Rimpoche meditated in the 7th century A.D. Legend states that Guru Rimpoche flew to the site atop the back of a tigress and meditated in the cave for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours in order to subdue evil demons residing within it. The cave has been considered a sacred site ever since and many famous saints have travelled to meditate in it.

 Taktsang Lhakhang is located approximately 10 km north of Paro town at an altitude of 3.120 m.

Early morning view from our room

looking down the view towards Tigers Nest

Rest area complete with dogs

Tea Room (half way point)

Rest Point

Arriving at Tigers Nest in the clouds