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Taktsang ( Tiger's Nest), Paro

Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), Paro - photograph by MIlind Sathe
Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), Paro
Like everything in Bhutan, there are several tales associated with Taktsang also known as Tiger's Nest, which is a wonderful monastery. Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) who brought Buddhism to Bhutan is said to have meditated here. He is also supposed to have flown here on the back of a tigress.

It is a beautiful climb and reminded me of the climb to Kedarnath, although the climb to Kedarnath is much longer and harder and even more beautiful. It was extremely irritating to pushed aside by the constant stream of horses who were carrying those who were not fit as well as many who seemed fit but preferred not to walk this beautiful path.

The green cover all around with liberal doses of red rhododendron flowers could not be missed.

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