A trip to Bhutan is never complete without a visit to Tiger's Nest. It is believed to be the birthplace of Buddhism in Bhutan, making it the most sacred monastery in the country.
Yesterday, we took a 3 hours climb up to the monastery, located 3100 metres above sea level. Paro was raining in the morning so the weather was cool but very misty. When we were nearing the viewpoint, the sky cleared up for a few minutes for us to take some shots before the mist covered the whole cliff again. But well, that precious moment was enough for us to be awed by the stunning view.
Why is it called the Tiger’s Nest? Legend has it that in 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew to this spot from Tibet on a back of a tiger. He came to subdue a demon and then took residence in a cave. To visit, you can either climb to the monastery by foot or ride a mule.
It wasn't the best day to climb, honestly. When we were up there, it started to rain again hence walking down the slope was muddy and slippery. But through this, I get to see how helpful our guides were. They held our hands tightly, walked each step with caution, carried our camera bags all the way up and were always by our side to cheer us on. Thank you Druk Asia Bhutan Travel Specialist!
With that, I conclude my trip in Bhutan. GOING HOME NOW! 🎉 Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines Tourism Council Of Bhutan
