- Address: Taktsang trail, Bhutan
- Phones: +975 2 323 251; +975 2 323 252
- Email: info@turism.gov.bt
- Official website: www.parotaktsang.org
- Opening: 1692
An unusual, one of the most significant attractions of Bhutan is the ancient monastery of Tuckang-lakhang. He seems to be hovering in the clouds, settling on one of the tall slopes of the mountains, and the golden towers are visible for a hundred kilometers. There are a lot of legends and important historical facts associated with it. This place has become the main tourist center. A tour of it is a manifestation of strength and endurance in order to see the beautiful. Let's talk about it in more detail.
Architecture
The rocks on which the Taksang-lakhang monastery is located in Bhutan are very steep and steep, the outer walls of the buildings are located at the very edge of the mountain cliff and it seems that they are about to collapse. In fact, the monastery stands long enough, not shaken, at this place, but careful to be during the tour does not hurt.
Taktsang-lakhang consists of seven buildings, four of them - classes for training, and the rest - living quarters. Inside each one there are Buddha statues and prayer rugs, the walls are decorated with amazing sketches and religious symbols. Each room is connected by a staircase, which is cut directly into the rocks of the rock, or by a small shaky bridge. In any room has its own observation deck - a small attached balcony, from which you will have a unique view of the Paro Valley.
Location and road
The Taksang-lakhang monastery is located at an altitude of 3120 m, 10 km from Paro from the southeast side. It is impossible to get there by transport , mostly tourists get by taxi to the foot of the mountain. To the monastery there are two approaches: through a pine forest or stony plateau. Any trip route to it is divided into three parts and is accompanied by a marking - prayer flags.
On the way to one of the main monasteries of Bhutan, there are cafeterias where you can refresh yourself with dishes of national cuisine . The time of ascent to Taktsang-lakhang takes about two to three hours, depending on the physical preparation of the travelers. For quite lazy tourists, there is a mule rental option. Of course, on it the path is much easier and faster to overcome, but the animal needs to make stops and rest. The cost of this upgrade to the monastery costs 10 dollars per hour.
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