Taktsang Palphug Monastery

Taktsang monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, is located on a precipitous cliff, about 900 m above the Paro Valley in Bhutan. The rock slopes are very steep−almost vertical−and the monastery buildings are built into the rock face. Though it looks formidable, the monastery complex has access from several directions, such as the northwest path through the forest, from the south along the path used by devotees, and from the north. A mule track leading to it passes through pine forest that is colourfully festooned with moss and prayer flags. On many days, clouds shroud the monastery and give an eerie feeling of remoteness.