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Paro Taktsang (Dzongkha: སྤ་གྲོ་སྟག་ཚང་, also known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery and the Tiger's Nest), [1] is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.
Paro Taktsang, is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. It is one of thirteen Tiger's Nest caves in historical Tibet in which Padmasambhava practiced and taught Vajrayana. Overview. Map. Directions.
24 mar 2024 · Taktsang is located on a steep cliff outside of Paro town, in western Bhutan. You can drive to the starting point in 30 minutes from Paro town, but the only way to reach the monastery is by hiking to it.
6 paź 2024 · The Tiger’s Nest Monastery, also known as Paro Takstang, is one of Bhutan’s most recognized spots. Even people on the quickest of tours through Bhutan find the time to make it here. Why? Because this place is extraordinary.
11 lip 2024 · Paro Taktsang, also known as the Tiger's Nest, is a stunning cliffside monastery nestled in lush mountains and a must-see attraction on your Bhutan tour, always worth a leisurely hike to capture both its beauty and mystery.
Taktshang is the most famous of monasteries in Bhutan. It hangs on a cliff at 3,120 metres (10,200 feet), some 700 meters (2,300 feet) above the bottom of Paro valley, some 10 km from the district town of Paro.
9 sie 2019 · One of the most prominent Buddhist sacred sites in Bhutan, it is located 900 m above the Paro Valley. It was first built in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. This monastery is dedicated to Guru Rinpoche who is believed to introduce Buddhism in Bhutan. Facts. Elevation: 1,700 ft. Trek distance: 4.5 km (one way) Difficulty level: Moderate.
