Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest)

The beautiful and sacred Taktsang Monastery located about 20 minutes drive north of Paro is a must see. The place where the Guru Rimpoche flew over the Himilaya from Tibet in the 7th century on the back of a flying Tigress is said to be the origin of Bhuddism in Bhutan. From the parking lot at the base of the hill it is about a 2 hour hike to the best view point. It is often closed to the public but just seeing it from the outside is well worth the effort.