This is Bhutan's most iconic religious site with the name translating to Tigers Nest. It is revered as the holiest place in the country and indeed perches precariously on the side of sheer cliff face that's 900 metres above the lush Paro Valley. The site the temple sits was once a cave used for meditation in the 7th century; Paro Taktsang was constructed in 1692. The name owes its origins to the legend behind the cave. The cave was originally used by Guru Rimpoche who flew to there on the back of a mighty tigress, there he stayed and meditated for 3 whole years. The temple is located 10kms from the Town of Paro; it is easily accessed from COMO Uma Paro and sits at an altitude of 3,120 metres. Paro Valley is in fact one of the best locations for choosing a Bhutan luxury hotel.