Travelling to Paro Taktshang ( Tiger Nest in Bhutan)⛅🌃

  

 

Started the hike in the morning at 9am to the iconic Tiger's Nest. I felt tired, lucky I was advised to always have some snack bars and water, taking rest during intervals. Tiring but is worth every step I take, chanting Om Mani Padme Hum. Marvel at the beauty of the surroundings including the gorge and waterfall, is amazing.

It's my 3rd time at Taktshang Monastery, feeling blessed again and peaceful.

One must experience this hike once in a lifetime and must do it when visiting Bhutan. Being Bhutanese, I make sure to visit this occasionally because it fulfils a wish. Although climbing hills and mountains is physically demanding, the excitement keeps you moving. You feel more enthusiastic as the view from the hills becomes closer and you don't even realize how difficult the uphill climb is.

For average, physically active people, the trek uphill will take about two hours because there is no motorway. On the other hand, travelling downhill scarcely takes any time at all. Drinks that provide you more energy to trek uphill should be carried, such as water and energy drinks. A memorable pilgrimage. The walk up from Paro to the monastery is rewarded with the privilege of seeing a host of beautiful temple shrines in the 17c monastery. The monks are very welcoming.

You cannot bring cameras or telephones into the Temple complex area, so you must go through a security check-in counter when you arrive at the Temple gate. At several locations throughout the Temple complex, security personnel are on duty to watch out for anyone attempting to snap photos.

 One thing I did notice after I entered the Tiger's Nest Temple complex is that there isn't a lot of extra room to move around in—both on the walkways and inside the temples themselves.

The beauty surrounding the temple is precisely what I had read about: "Breathtaking Views" that can only be seen here in person, making the climb to the Tiger's Nest Temple a truly worthwhile experience.

"travel with kezang" :) 💙