Bhutan Travel Journal 2 | Paro Taktsang

🥰After having breakfast early in the morning, I set off with my guide to the starting point. This is the farthest point accessible by car and where most tourists begin their pilgrimage. I’ve heard that many devout pilgrims, locals, and hiking enthusiasts start their journey from the plains. ✨It’s not that I couldn’t handle the physical challenge, but I wanted to experience everything along the way! So, I chose to ride a horse to the mountainside first, then continued hiking up steep slopes and crossing mountain ridges. ❤️ At the entrance of Paro Taktsang, there’s a small, tall, and slender waterfall. The water source is likely from the snow-capped mountains, and I even witnessed chunks of ice falling from above. In such a remote and mystical setting, the waterfall added a touch of fairy-tale charm to the monastery. 🌿The rugged mountain path, which seemed unconquerable at first, was eventually overcome step by step. Before I knew it, I had reached my destination. I never thought about giving up along the way, nor did I dwell on the hardships that lay ahead. 🌈Inside the monastery, one of the chambers is the very space where Guru Rinpoche first arrived. The room is small, adorned with statues of Buddha, decorations, and ritual items. 🌹 On the left side, there’s a door leading to the cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated. In another temple, there’s a spot where you can look down from above into Guru Rinpoche’s cave. As I gazed into the cave, I saw myself reflected in its depths. 📍Paro Taktsang, Bhutan #Paro #Paro Taktsang #BhutanTravel #TravelPlog#Bhutan#Bhutan guide#travel diary#Bhutan Travel Journal#trip feeling