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Taktsang Monastery in Paro, Bhutan
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About Taktsang Monastery in Paro
Situated in western Bhutan, Paro Taktsang is perhaps the most significant Buddhist site in the country. The elaborate complex of this monastery, with red and golden peaks perches along a hanging cliff-side in the upper Paro valley, surrounded by the lushest of greens. Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, is believed to be the sacred ground where Guru Rinpoche commenced his first meditation in Bhutan. Inside the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave, Guru Rinpoche or Guru Padmasambhava meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours back in the 8th century, says the legend related to Paro Taktsang history. It is around this cave that the entire monastery was later built up in 1692 AD.
It is mostly for this myth that Taktsang Palphug Monastery is so well-known all over the country. Its other name is derived from the legend, which says that Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress, who was also his disciple in human form, to defeat a demon in this place. Not only is this so popular because of the spiritual significance, but also because of the natural beauty of the place.
The surroundings of Taktsang Paro offer a great opportunity for the adventure lovers to trek through some brilliant landscapes. The shrine has two more access points other than the southern path used by the devotees. The northern one through the rocky plateau called Hundred Thousand Fairies is the most frequented one. The Taktsang Monastery trek takes one through the most tranquil woods, where the silence is broken only by the crunching of leaves beneath the foot and the occasional waterfall. At the end of the trek lie the sacred monastery and the caves of Rinpoche’s arrival, residence and meditation. Inside Tiger Nest Monastery, there are dozens of statues of Bodhisattvas, Holy Scriptures, paintings, thangkas and other architectural pieces related to Vajrayana Buddhism.
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Supritam Sadhukhan
New jalpaiguri junction
Supritam's 5 days trip to Paro
Trip was good but missed out few places due to Government holidays and rain. Hotel at Paro was sub-standard. Paro town and beauty on the way to ThimphuNomesh Gajare
Bangalore
Nomesh's 10 days trip to Paro
Very good experience. Overall very happy and satisfied with the trip. Hot stone bathSajit Rajpal
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Sajit's 6 days trip to Paro
Very Nice experience with arrangements by Travel triangleDivya Balasubramanian
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Divya's 11 days trip to Paro
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and carry many cherished memories. Our driver was patient and accommodating. The hotels we were booked into were top notch. The whole itinerary was well organised. Besides the initial hiccup of delay in getting our permits, the rest of the tour proceeded smoothly. We are happy with the services you provided - rebooking hotel on short notice, getting the permits. Bhutan is a beautiful country and we are happy we were able to enjoy it comfortably.Manasa Mp
Bangalore
Manasa's 7 days trip to Paro
Had to wait for the cab at airport otherwise trip was well organised.Dinesh
Guwahati club
Dinesh's 8 days trip to Paro
Trip was good Phuentsholling and paro hotels was not as per our expectations cab+driver was good and acted as driver cum guide.Navn
Hyderabad
Navn's 8 days trip to Paro
Our Bhutan trip was as per our expectations thanks to Deya Bhutan and TravelTriangle for this memorable trip.Parul Gaur
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Parul's 6 days trip to Paro
In some hotels didn't get good breakfast, otherwise trip was awesome.Arpan Garg
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Arpan's 8 days trip to Paro
Excellent services given by Way about bhutan and TravelTriangle. We had a memorable tripShubham Agnihotri
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Shubham's 6 days trip to Paro
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The best time to visit Taktsang Monastery is from March to May and again from September to mid-November. This is when the weather is at its best with clear skies and a pleasant temperature.
Cars are not allowed after the base point. But those who have difficulty walking can take mules till the halfway point.
Bhutan government now charges a fee of 500 Ngultrum for the trek up to the Taktsang Monastery. Entry and touring the monastery is included in it.
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