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  • Tigers Nest

    hanging monastery and temple complex built into the rocks

    Location: 

    Tigers Nest, Taktsang trail, Bhutan

    Duration: 

    Tuesday, August 22, 2017

    Personal highlights

    1. Tiger's Nest: most famous Buddhist temple in Bhutaninfo-icon built into a cliff
    2. Taktsang Palphug Monastery: temple complex built in 1692 around a cave 
    3. Guru Rinpoche: known as 2nd Buddha, meditated on this spot in the 8th century
    4. Tourism: frequently visited by tourists around the world one of Bhutan's highlights
    5. Trekking: an amazing route through a magical forest, taking about 2 hours

    Image sources

    1. Me enjoying the view
    2. Local guide hiking up
    3. Stunning waterfall
    4. House along the way
    5. Bhutanese inscriptions