Tour of Bhutan

The Tiger’s Nest, also known as Paro Taktsang, is a Buddhist sanctuary and monastery complex located high above the Paro Valley in Bhutan. The history of the Tiger’s Nest dates back to the 8th century, and it is known as one of the holiest places in Bhutan. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, meditated in the caves of the Tiger’s Nest in the 8th century. Guru Rinpoche is considered the founder of tantric Buddhism in Bhutan and is revered as the second Buddha. The legend says he flew on the back of a tiger and landed at the site where the monastery now stands. The Tiger’s Nest consists of four main temples with residential quarters. The complex is spectacularly built on the cliffs of the Paro Valley, about 900 meters above the valley floor. It is one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks and an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.