Paro Taktsang (Dzongkha: སྤ་གྲོ་སྟག་ཚང་) also known as Tiger's Nest, it was first built in 1692, Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for Four Months in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan.
Early morning is the most beautiful moment of Tiger's Nest, the mist is still flying around while the temple is looming on the cliff, mysterious and majestic.
There are countless stone towers in the mountain, the customs and traditions of Bhutan is quite similar to those in Tibet.
Tiger's Nest is the most popular tourist attraction in Bhutan, but it is not so crowded, partly due to its tourist restriction.
Bushy usnea hanging on pines, under the sunlight, the usnea cast wonderful shades, Choumeizai is fascinated.
On the way you can see many prayer flags dancing in the wind, they don’t look as solemn as those in Tibet, but more vibrant.
There is one natural fountain which provides drinkable water, the tour guide says it is holy water which is accredited by an eminent monk, Choumeizai fills up his bottle immediately.
For a normal person, it takes around 3 hours walking from the main entrance to the temple, there are shades and resting places along the trails, not very difficult.
