Taktsang Monastery & Kyichu Lhakhang, Bhutan

Taktsang Monastery & Kyichu Lhakhang, Bhutan Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest Monastery) is located about 12km west of Paro Town. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche once rode a flying tiger here to subdue demons and practice meditation. First built in 1692, the monastery clings to the mountainside. For those who hike quickly, a round trip takes about 5 hours, and the entrance fee is 1000 Bhutanese ngultrum. Photography is prohibited inside the monastery, and security guards will conduct body searches. To enter the monastery, you need to be accompanied by a guide and purchase tickets at the parking lot.✌️✌️✌️ I took a driver arranged by my hotel (300 ngultrum for a one-way trip), but I didn't notice that I needed to buy a ticket or have a guide, so I went up the mountain directly. I tried to explain my situation earnestly, and the guard at the entrance took pity on me—he personally accompanied me on a tour and gave explanations. I was deeply moved. Inside the monastery, I saw a very dim cave, which requires climbing a ladder to enter and exit. It is said to be the spot where the tiger once nested, leaving a profound impression on me.🐢🐢🐢 After going down the mountain, I took the driver's car back to Paro Town and passed by Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Legend has it that when Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty entered Tibet, a series of temples were built to subdue the "demoness" (a mythical figure in Tibetan Buddhism). There are only two such temples in Bhutan, and Kyichu Lhakhang is the one that suppresses the demoness's left leg. It enshrines an 8-year-old statue of Sakyamuni, with an entrance fee of 500 ngultrum.💕💕💕💕💕💕 #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #KyichuLhakhang