Bhutan, a mystical kingdom nestled in the Himalayas, is home to some of the world's most ancient and serene monasteries.

Number one on Wangchuk’s list is Taktsang Monastery, more commonly known as Tiger’s Nest. It’s perched on a cliff 914 meters above the countryside. There are no good roads, no easy ways to ...

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What Is the Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan? Tiger’s Nest, also known as Paro Taktsang, is a sacred Buddhist site in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. Taktsang means tiger’s lair. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, ...

Many travelers go to Bhutan in search of unique Buddhist monasteries. This tiny state features hard-to-get Paro Taktsang monastery. Its name can be translated as ‘Tiger's Lair.’ The monastery is ...

Paro Taktsang, “The Tiger’s Nest,” outside Paro Bhutan. Credit: Tim Mayer. After five connecting flights—8,000+ miles and over 40 hours of traveling—our flight descended into the “Land of the Thunder ...

You’ll find Paro Taktsang here, a Himalayan Buddhist sacred site." 16. Jaipur, India: "Jaipur is known as the ‘Pink City’ for its pale terracotta buildings. This was originally done to ...