Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest Bhutan

Paro Taktsang popularly known as The Tiger's Nest is a Himalayan Buddhist Monastery located  in the cliffside of Paro valley, Bhutan. It is famous as Taktsang Palphug Monastery. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava - who introduced Buddhism believes in Bhutan, have meditated in this cave for three years, three months, three days and three hours in the 8th century.  Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which Guru Padmasambhava meditated. Now this Buddhist temple has became the cultural icon of the country. Tsechu is the main festival of Taktsang Palphug Monastery, and it is held in honor of Padmasambhava.  


Tiger's Nest Paro Vallery Bhutan
Tiger's Nest Paro Vallery Bhutan


Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest Bhutan

Buddhist Pilgrim Center Paro Taktsang 
Taktsang Palphug Monastery Tigers Nest Bhutan

Buddhist Monastery Tiger's Nest 
Tigers Nest Buddhist Monastery


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