Paro Taktsang, Bhutan (edited), by Original: Nina R from Africa, Taken on 2 June 2018, 10:49:00
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Paro Taktsang, Bhutan (edited)

Original: Nina R from Africa

Taken on 2 June 2018, 10:49:00

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Paro Taktsang monastery in the upper Paro valley of Bhutan. Also known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery and the Tiger's Nest, it is located in the cliffside of a mountain, around a cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated and practiced Vajrayana Buddhism in the early 9th century. It was built in 1692 by 4th Druk Desi Tenzin Rabgey.