Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), Bhutan’s most famous sacred monastery, perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Paro Valley.
Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) is Bhutan’s most iconic Buddhist monastery and one of the country’s most important pilgrimage sites. According to Bhutanese tradition, Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) meditated in a cave here after arriving on the back of a flying tigress. Located approximately 3,120 metres above sea level in Paro Valley, the monastery offers breathtaking Himalayan views and remains a highlight of cultural, spiritual, and pilgrimage tours with Ling Travel Bhutan.
