What is the Taktsang Tiger's Nest Monastery, and what is its significance?
The Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery is a sacred Buddhist site located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) landed on the back of a flying tigress at this site, bringing Buddhism to Bhutan from Tibet. The monastery, perched on a cliff 900 meters above the valley floor, is a popular destination for tourists and requires a two-hour climb to reach the Tiger’s Nest viewpoint. The monastery is filled with elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings.