Taktsang Monastery Bhutan
Taktsang MonasteryAlso referred to as the “Tiger’s Nest”, the Taktsang Monastery is a treat for the eyes of a huge number of tourists and visitors (pilgrims) every year. The legend behind the sacred landmark’s history narrates that back in the 7th century (some sources quote the time as the 8th century) Guru Rimpoche fled from Tibet, China. In his pursuit of finding a recluse, he flew over the grand Himalaya sitting on the back of a tigress. Upon reaching the shrine’s present day location, the Guru meditated for round about 90 days in a cave. Read more
