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If you’re lucky enough to know a thing or two about Bhutan, it’s probably something along the lines of the Tiger’s Nest. Officially known as the Taktsang Dzong, it’s one of the most sacred monasteries in Buddhist culture and the image of the turreted buildings clutching precariously to a cliff-side of the Paro Valley is one of the most iconic of the Kingdom by a good trekking mile. But this is just one of around 150 temples and monasteries in the town and surrounding valley; two favourites include the fortress-like Paro Dzong on the valley floor, or the mountain-side Rinpung Dzong for panoramic views of the luscious lands below. Completing the Bhutanese frieze is the charming town of Paro with its colourful wooden shopfronts and restaurants, certainly worthy of an afternoon stroll.
Paro is most famous for the opportunity to make the breathtaking hike to the Taktsang Dzong, one of the most sacred in Bhutan - and perched on the very edge of the cliffside. However, this is just one of many trails to explore in the surrounding valleys and their many temples. Back in central Paro, pick up handmade souvenirs at the market and enjoy a taste of the local cuisine.
The selection of hip hotels dotted around the valley, each more serene, chilled out and achingly-luxurious than the one before.
Leave the hotels behind for a night or two and camp wild in the mountains around Paro, trekking mountain paths, taking in the views and visiting temples as you go.
Altitude and a challenging path make the hike to the Tiger’s Nest harder than you might think. Take it slow and you should be fine, but it really isn’t for the faint-hearted.
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