![Looking up inspiring location of Taktshang Goemba, the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery 900m up the mountain on a cliff](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486631.vw3D25ue.Bhutan20092858.jpg) Looking up inspiring location of Taktshang Goemba, the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery 900m up the mountain on a cliff |
![The road leading from the Paro Valley to the start of the Tiger's Nest Trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486919.GxBsUihi.Bhutan20093190.jpg) The road leading from the Paro Valley to the start of the Tiger's Nest Trail |
![Stupa at the base of the Tiger's Nest, elevation 2600m](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486632.pTBdjBJl.Bhutan20092860.jpg) Stupa at the base of the Tiger's Nest, elevation 2600m |
![We cross the paths of the Polish bikers again](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486633.q0DDczUh.Bhutan20092863.jpg) We cross the paths of the Polish bikers again |
![Some people hire horses for at least part of the trek](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486634.7UmcZdnu.Bhutan20092865.jpg) Some people hire horses for at least part of the trek |
![Tandin points out a sign showing the way to Taktshang Goemba, the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486635.MBTL0ZE2.Bhutan20092866.jpg) Tandin points out a sign showing the way to Taktshang Goemba, the Tiger's Nest |
![The hike to the Tiger's Nest should take just under 2 hours](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486636.uQPqa1AC.Bhutan20092868.jpg) The hike to the Tiger's Nest should take just under 2 hours |
![Forest along the trail to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486637.Y347wby3.Bhutan20092875.jpg) Forest along the trail to the Tiger's Nest |
![A small temple with a spring along the Tiger's Nest trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486638.qL84VoKk.Bhutan20092876.jpg) A small temple with a spring along the Tiger's Nest trail |
![Hiking through the forest of Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486639.kL0J68dZ.Bhutan20092879.jpg) Hiking through the forest of Bhutan |
![Walk to Guru's Glory! Take Back Memories of a Kingdom for here in this Kingdom rules an unparalleled benevolent King](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486640.XtncFoXP.Bhutan20092880.jpg) Walk to Guru's Glory! Take Back Memories of a Kingdom for here in this Kingdom rules an unparalleled benevolent King |
![Our destination, Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486642.5fPaB7Xi.Bhutan20092884.jpg) Our destination, Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![An opening in the forest gives us a clear view of the cliffside Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486643.kotBN9W7.Bhutan20092885.jpg) An opening in the forest gives us a clear view of the cliffside Tiger's Nest |
![A group of Buddhist monks on the Tiger's Nest trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486644.kS5CoQWS.Bhutan20092886.jpg) A group of Buddhist monks on the Tiger's Nest trail |
![The forest-clad mountain of the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486645.jlx98Noo.Bhutan20092889.jpg) The forest-clad mountain of the Tiger's Nest |
![A young woman climbs with a baby strapped to her back](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486646.1vKLb8G7.Bhutan20092891.jpg) A young woman climbs with a baby strapped to her back |
![The trail starts to steepen](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486647.hDu5IM5Z.Bhutan20092892.jpg) The trail starts to steepen |
![The Footprints of the Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486648.sIrudREi.Bhutan20092894.jpg) The Footprints of the Buddha |
![Dennis and a Bhutanese pilgrim](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486649.J5vJfafJ.Bhutan20092896.jpg) Dennis and a Bhutanese pilgrim |
![A boy leads a horse down the Tiger's Nest trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486650.QFqpXv1Y.Bhutan20092900.jpg) A boy leads a horse down the Tiger's Nest trail |
![View of Taktshang Goemba - we've gained quite a bit of altitude](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486651.Uy1xMe1q.Bhutan20092902.jpg) View of Taktshang Goemba - we've gained quite a bit of altitude |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest, one of Bhutan's most famous sights](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486652.6kPP5fBF.Bhutan20092903.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest, one of Bhutan's most famous sights |
![The Tiger's Nest - a monastery built in 1692 on a cliff 900m above the valley floor](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486653.MszPVRic.Bhutan20092904.jpg) The Tiger's Nest - a monastery built in 1692 on a cliff 900m above the valley floor |
![Climbing to the Tiger's Nest - a good day's work](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486654.N2oea0gs.Bhutan20092905.jpg) Climbing to the Tiger's Nest - a good day's work |
![Dennis with an American tourist](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486655.U46hsri9.Bhutan20092909.jpg) Dennis with an American tourist |
![A large prayer wheel on the Tiger's Nest trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486657.FWG5H4jL.Bhutan20092911.jpg) A large prayer wheel on the Tiger's Nest trail |
![Small prayer wheels at a wide spot in the Tiger's Nest trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486658.irrEJTdz.Bhutan20092915.jpg) Small prayer wheels at a wide spot in the Tiger's Nest trail |
![Souvenir sellers lay out their wares along the Tiger's Nest Trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486661.Z6txuh5o.Bhutan20092918.jpg) Souvenir sellers lay out their wares along the Tiger's Nest Trail |
![Getting closer to our goal - Taktshang Goemba](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486659.TuyFtLZN.Bhutan20092916.jpg) Getting closer to our goal - Taktshang Goemba |
![Prayer Flags, Tiger's Nest Trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486660.Cz9V92gS.Bhutan20092917.jpg) Prayer Flags, Tiger's Nest Trail |
![Tea House with a small restaurant at 2940m, Tiger's Nest Trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486662.Bohvxelz.Bhutan20092920.jpg) Tea House with a small restaurant at 2940m, Tiger's Nest Trail |
![Prayer wheels, Tiger's Nest Trail, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486663.6IttFDxE.Bhutan20092921.jpg) Prayer wheels, Tiger's Nest Trail, Bhutan |
![Dennis on the Tiger's Nest Trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486664.wd7BnqBJ.Bhutan20092923.jpg) Dennis on the Tiger's Nest Trail |
![Looking across the gorge to Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486665.N1wkttaZ.Bhutan20092928.jpg) Looking across the gorge to Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![The monastery was destroyed by fire in 1951 and again in 1998](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486666.brGCxRA1.Bhutan20092929.jpg) The monastery was destroyed by fire in 1951 and again in 1998 |
![Reconstruction of Taktshang Goemba took 5 years, 2000-2005](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486719.koXRpif5.Bhutan20092933.jpg) Reconstruction of Taktshang Goemba took 5 years, 2000-2005 |
![There are some other monastic buildings on the mountain to the left](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486720.1lp3jmvW.Bhutan20092934.jpg) There are some other monastic buildings on the mountain to the left |
![Yellow prayer flags with the Kalachakra Tantra](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486721.EVNu8v0n.Bhutan20092941.jpg) Yellow prayer flags with the Kalachakra Tantra |
![The driver, Jimi, joined us for the climb to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486723.NDhpgW7X.Bhutan20092944.jpg) The driver, Jimi, joined us for the climb to the Tiger's Nest |
![Making way for a group of horses coming down the mountain](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486724.xOmzrLif.Bhutan20092946.jpg) Making way for a group of horses coming down the mountain |
![We've almost reached the level of the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486725.CyED2Wqo.Bhutan20092947.jpg) We've almost reached the level of the Tiger's Nest |
![A little sweaty?](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486727.EoynfSxx.Bhutan20092953.jpg) A little sweaty? |
![The trail passes through a grove of moss-covered trees](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486728.YpoTkqbg.Bhutan20092955.jpg) The trail passes through a grove of moss-covered trees |
![Moss covered trees along the path to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486729.lZnOisYV.Bhutan20092956.jpg) Moss covered trees along the path to the Tiger's Nest |
![A small temple near the end of the Tiger's Nest trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486730.4uiQJIkj.Bhutan20092959.jpg) A small temple near the end of the Tiger's Nest trail |
![Climbing the ladder for a look in side](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486731.hrfM5azk.Bhutan20092962.jpg) Climbing the ladder for a look in side |
![Gateway to the Tiger's Nest lookout](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486733.ntycmrjQ.Bhutan20092965.jpg) Gateway to the Tiger's Nest lookout |
![The most famous view in Bhutan - looking across the gorge to Taktshang Goemba, the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486734.RNrKQpbu.Bhutan20092966.jpg) The most famous view in Bhutan - looking across the gorge to Taktshang Goemba, the Tiger's Nest |
![From this, the highest point on the trail, you are actually above the level of the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486735.O9oa4Vda.Bhutan20092967.jpg) From this, the highest point on the trail, you are actually above the level of the Tiger's Nest |
![Tiger's Nest from across the gorge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486736.Ii3yTWTc.Bhutan20092969.jpg) Tiger's Nest from across the gorge |
![The Tiger's Nest built precariously on a narrow ledge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486737.1L8jVBRH.Bhutan20092970.jpg) The Tiger's Nest built precariously on a narrow ledge |
![An odd rock at the Tiger's Nest lookout](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486738.mmjgaRix.Bhutan20092975.jpg) An odd rock at the Tiger's Nest lookout |
![Putting on the gho, the traditional robe of Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486739.ZH6zaAU4.Bhutan20092978.jpg) Putting on the gho, the traditional robe of Bhutan |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486740.VRHFKCjb.Bhutan20092982.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan |
![Adjusting the sleeves of my gho](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486741.LA3GiclS.Bhutan20092984.jpg) Adjusting the sleeves of my gho |
![Now Dennis looks the part of a Bhutanese pilgrim](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486743.P0WUebFR.Bhutan20092988.jpg) Now Dennis looks the part of a Bhutanese pilgrim |
![From the trail summit lookout, the path continues along the cliff circling the edge of the gorge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486744.hysG10aP.Bhutan20092989.jpg) From the trail summit lookout, the path continues along the cliff circling the edge of the gorge |
![Taktshang Goemba, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486745.Po3X7w7P.Bhutan20092992.jpg) Taktshang Goemba, Bhutan |
![A bridge along the upper trail to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486746.3SMcH3Qc.Bhutan20092993.jpg) A bridge along the upper trail to the Tiger's Nest |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486748.t392xmCJ.Bhutan20092997.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![Dennis wearing his Bhutanese gho poses with the Tiger's Nest as a background](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486750.5QUeX0pn.Bhutan20093001.jpg) Dennis wearing his Bhutanese gho poses with the Tiger's Nest as a background |
![Dennis in gho at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486751.V1ETRtNM.Bhutan20093003.jpg) Dennis in gho at the Tiger's Nest |
![Dennis at the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486818.UPIMmQjv.Bhutan20093013.jpg) Dennis at the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan |
![Me wearing a Bhutanese gho at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486752.nfno79nv.Bhutan20093004.jpg) Me wearing a Bhutanese gho at the Tiger's Nest |
![Me at the Tiger Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486753.TMrYfc3c.Bhutan20093008.jpg) Me at the Tiger Nest |
![We carried the ghos up to the top...didn't want them all sweaty](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486754.xCDMXqst.Bhutan20093009.jpg) We carried the ghos up to the top...didn't want them all sweaty |
![Me at the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486819.f4pKQwjn.Bhutan20093016.jpg) Me at the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan |
![Looking across the gorge to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486825.i59Vahtl.Bhutan20093026.jpg) Looking across the gorge to the Tiger's Nest |
![Closer view of the Tiger's Nest - Taktshang Goemba](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486826.L8c7eXyt.Bhutan20093028.jpg) Closer view of the Tiger's Nest - Taktshang Goemba |
![Our Bhutanese hosts - the driver, Jimi, and the guide, Tandin Dorji](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486827.3I2P8edW.Bhutan20093030.jpg) Our Bhutanese hosts - the driver, Jimi, and the guide, Tandin Dorji |
![Three Bhutanese at the Tiger's Nest - ok, just 2, but he looks the part](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486828.LDUhX9b4.Bhutan20093032.jpg) Three Bhutanese at the Tiger's Nest - ok, just 2, but he looks the part |
![A small shrine at the Tiger's Nest lookout](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486829.COoomF4C.Bhutan20093033.jpg) A small shrine at the Tiger's Nest lookout |
![Ready for the last bit - we need to climb down the narrow path then back up the other side of the gorge to reach our goal](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486830.UVWumkOX.Bhutan20093035.jpg) Ready for the last bit - we need to climb down the narrow path then back up the other side of the gorge to reach our goal |
![Panoramic view of the Tiger's Nest waterfall and Snow Leopard Cave](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120491147.C453PTNx.Bhutan2009p26.jpg) Panoramic view of the Tiger's Nest waterfall and Snow Leopard Cave |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486831.VcjLXbHB.Bhutan20093039.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![It's totally worth the effort to reach the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486832.mmN267Xj.Bhutan20093044.jpg) It's totally worth the effort to reach the Tiger's Nest |
![Panorama of the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120491144.xoMwmWZu.Bhutan2009p23.jpg) Panorama of the Tiger's Nest |
![Singye Phu Lhakhang - the Snow Lion Cave Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486833.Id5q0pzQ.Bhutan20093052.jpg) Singye Phu Lhakhang - the Snow Lion Cave Temple |
![The last part of the climb](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486888.fYkFjH7N.Bhutan20093120.jpg) The last part of the climb |
![Tall panorama of the Tiger's Nest and its cliff](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120491143.CiOgqY0A.Bhutan2009p22.jpg) Tall panorama of the Tiger's Nest and its cliff |
![Tall panorama of the final ascent to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120491146.BwIO3Crj.Bhutan2009p25.jpg) Tall panorama of the final ascent to the Tiger's Nest |
![Crossing the final bridge beneath the Snow Lion Cave temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486835.YcjT6Z6O.Bhutan20093054.jpg) Crossing the final bridge beneath the Snow Lion Cave temple |
![The last bridge leading to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486836.W0nOnLmJ.Bhutan20093055.jpg) The last bridge leading to the Tiger's Nest |
![Waterfall in the gorge at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486837.hKFIffIU.Bhutan20093056.jpg) Waterfall in the gorge at the Tiger's Nest |
![Dennis at waterfall at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486840.8GwChPvz.Bhutan20093062.jpg) Dennis at waterfall at the Tiger's Nest |
![Waterfall and prayer flags in the gorge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486841.NVvTvdd9.Bhutan20093063.jpg) Waterfall and prayer flags in the gorge |
![Dennis with prayer flags at the waterfall, Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486844.tH9Q1VIl.Bhutan20093066.jpg) Dennis with prayer flags at the waterfall, Tiger's Nest |
![Steep stairs leading to the Snow Lion Cave](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486845.ZSZpxWiM.Bhutan20093067.jpg) Steep stairs leading to the Snow Lion Cave |
![The final ascent to the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486846.1zSua9mJ.Bhutan20093068.jpg) The final ascent to the Tiger's Nest |
![Waterfall at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486882.23EOCXba.Bhutan20093099.jpg) Waterfall at the Tiger's Nest |
![The waterfall at the top of the gorge](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486847.YdThXDPq.Bhutan20093071.jpg) The waterfall at the top of the gorge |
![Panoramic view of the Tiger's Nest waterfall and gorge](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/93/329493/2/120491145.t56r114J.jpg) Panoramic view of the Tiger's Nest waterfall and gorge |
![Looking back across the gorge to the viewpoints with the best views of the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486848.RPq9e403.Bhutan20093080.jpg) Looking back across the gorge to the viewpoints with the best views of the Tiger's Nest |
![Dennis and the waterfall, Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486849.vf06d7nU.Bhutan20093081.jpg) Dennis and the waterfall, Tiger's Nest |
![Our pilgrimage to the Tiger's Nest nearly complete](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486851.qGTTmxVt.Bhutan20093085.jpg) Our pilgrimage to the Tiger's Nest nearly complete |
![My footwear doesn't quite meet Bhutanese standards...](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486852.OuMEGjNv.Bhutan20093086.jpg) My footwear doesn't quite meet Bhutanese standards... |
![Waterfall and Snow Lion Cave](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486856.0hmHZDis.Bhutan20093095.jpg) Waterfall and Snow Lion Cave |
![Singye Phu Lhakhang - Snow Lion Cave](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486881.wKFWNHEx.Bhutan20093096.jpg) Singye Phu Lhakhang - Snow Lion Cave |
![No photos allowed at the actual monastery, unfortunately](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486854.eUIIFcIt.Bhutan20093089.jpg) No photos allowed at the actual monastery, unfortunately |
![Returning across the bridge after visiting the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486883.4ZJy0UHD.Bhutan20093103.jpg) Returning across the bridge after visiting the Tiger's Nest |
![Prayer flags and waterfall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486884.oQCdXczp.Bhutan20093104.jpg) Prayer flags and waterfall |
![The bridge at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486885.qIzBBhAO.Bhutan20093107.jpg) The bridge at the Tiger's Nest |
![I'm surprised they didn't even allow us to take photos from the outside at the monastery itself](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486886.SBFbzF7M.Bhutan20093114.jpg) I'm surprised they didn't even allow us to take photos from the outside at the monastery itself |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486887.ly2an1zv.Bhutan20093115.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![Dennis with the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486890.2KFE8tIZ.Bhutan20093124.jpg) Dennis with the Tiger's Nest |
![Dennis with the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486891.Z3iv8xjW.Bhutan20093125.jpg) Dennis with the Tiger's Nest |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486892.GOOQME8C.Bhutan20093127.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![A young monk at the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486894.e3ppz4MV.Bhutan20093131.jpg) A young monk at the Tiger's Nest |
![A young Bhutanese monk with Taktshang Goemba, the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486895.mmhOIIFP.Bhutan20093132.jpg) A young Bhutanese monk with Taktshang Goemba, the Tiger's Nest |
![From here, if you have time, you can climb higher up to the temple Machig-phu Lhakhang and a couple of other temples at the top](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486896.0QUFOCx6.Bhutan20093133.jpg) From here, if you have time, you can climb higher up to the temple Machig-phu Lhakhang and a couple of other temples at the top |
![The return hike through the forest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486897.v6XFmp8o.Bhutan20093141.jpg) The return hike through the forest |
![Moss covered trees, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486898.wKz0U0ZK.Bhutan20093142.jpg) Moss covered trees, Bhutan |
![Clouds building over the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486899.8ylh1Vcg.Bhutan20093143.jpg) Clouds building over the Tiger's Nest |
![The Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486900.NGQATHLi.Bhutan20093145.jpg) The Tiger's Nest |
![Flowers with the Tea House (Taktshang Cafeteria)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486901.epsGdvBo.Bhutan20093146.jpg) Flowers with the Tea House (Taktshang Cafeteria) |
![Time for a well-deserved break, lunch at the Taktshang Tea House](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486902.zNpDbnUw.Bhutan20093149.jpg) Time for a well-deserved break, lunch at the Taktshang Tea House |
![View of the Tiger's Nest from the Tea House](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486903.A2ddWNtB.Bhutan20093151.jpg) View of the Tiger's Nest from the Tea House |
![Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486904.FjhBaGZ6.Bhutan20093154.jpg) Taktshang Goemba - the Tiger's Nest |
![From here, you can see a see a building on the far right beyond the area we were able to visit](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486905.9gxjx1Qz.Bhutan20093156.jpg) From here, you can see a see a building on the far right beyond the area we were able to visit |
![The mountain of the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486906.43lK1kXu.Bhutan20093157.jpg) The mountain of the Tiger's Nest, Bhutan |
![Tea House Flowers and the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486907.MbokU0pY.Bhutan20093164.jpg) Tea House Flowers and the Tiger's Nest |
![Forest covered mountains around the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486909.o3kEns7B.Bhutan20093166.jpg) Forest covered mountains around the Tiger's Nest |
![Prayer flags, Bhutan](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486910.JviBge9E.Bhutan20093168.jpg) Prayer flags, Bhutan |
![Dark clouds above as the sun still shines on the large prayer wheel pavilion](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486912.Jz77sfE0.Bhutan20093170.jpg) Dark clouds above as the sun still shines on the large prayer wheel pavilion |
![Hiking down from the Tiger's Nest - easier than the ascent](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486913.qNiFIR08.Bhutan20093173.jpg) Hiking down from the Tiger's Nest - easier than the ascent |
![Tiger's Nest Trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486914.89ilMUEd.Bhutan20093178.jpg) Tiger's Nest Trail |
![Series of small temples with a mountain spring](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486915.mwgim95V.Bhutan20093184.jpg) Series of small temples with a mountain spring |
![Spring water emerging from a penis-shaped spout](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486916.VMgiEsov.Bhutan20093185.jpg) Spring water emerging from a penis-shaped spout |
![Dennis at the spring](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486917.5PcVLP2p.Bhutan20093186.jpg) Dennis at the spring |
![Forest Path](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120486918.F72LTioB.Bhutan20093187.jpg) Forest Path |
![The burned out remains of Drukgyel Dzong, destroyed in the 1950's](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488117.VTBgzXWX.Bhutan20093195.jpg) The burned out remains of Drukgyel Dzong, destroyed in the 1950's |
![Drukgyel Dzong, 11km northwest of Paro, was built in 1649](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488118.t3PvucHL.Bhutan20093196.jpg) Drukgyel Dzong, 11km northwest of Paro, was built in 1649 |
![Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a bit beyond the Tiger's Nest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488119.8GbLVNQY.Bhutan20093197.jpg) Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a bit beyond the Tiger's Nest |
![Eastern Textile and Handicraft, Drukgyel Dzong](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488122.DSBUkurV.Bhutan20093201.jpg) Eastern Textile and Handicraft, Drukgyel Dzong |
![Eastern Textile and Handicraft with a pair of penises](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488121.4VHvqV6H.Bhutan20093200.jpg) Eastern Textile and Handicraft with a pair of penises |
![Village of Drukgyel Dzong](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488123.RSLmuan4.Bhutan20093202.jpg) Village of Drukgyel Dzong |
![Dupchu General Shop and Bar](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/120488124.S4FnRpgl.Bhutan20093203.jpg) Dupchu General Shop and Bar |