Taktsang Monastery AKA The Tiger's Nest of Bhutan

The Famous and sacred Taktsang Monastery located about 20 minutes drive north of Paro, It hangs on a cliff at 3,120 meters (10,200 feet), some 700 meters (2,300 feet) above the bottom of Paro valley. Taktsang Monastery is rated as one of most Amazing Monastery in the World by many people. The place where the Guru Rimpoche flew over the Himalayan from Tibet in the 7th century on the back of a flying Tigress is said to be the origin of Buddhism in Bhutan.

The Famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)

There is no road to the Monastery except to hike from the parking lot at the base of the hill and it is about a 2 hour hike to the best view point. It will take about 2-3 hours walk depending on the how fast you walk uphill. The trail leads continuous uphill and there are certain viewpoint of the Monastery from down. For Bhutanese people who are used to walking takes about 1 and half hour climbing up and for tourist, it might take about 2-3 hours. The Monastery sometime remain closed to the public but due to it's high religious status, just seeing it from the outside is well worth the effort.

Picturesque View of Tiger Nest from Below

It is also known as “Tiger’s nest” and that the legend is that Guru Rinpoche flew over the Himalaya from Tibet in the 7th century on the back of a flying tigress. And it is said to be the origin of Buddhism in Bhutan, He then mediated in a cave there for three months where the monastery was later built.

For your kind information, no cameras and bags are allowed while entering the scared monastery for security reason. A Must See Monastery for Everyone.

In 1998,Taktsang Monastery was severely damaged by fire and now has been fully restored.

Taktsang Monastery View from High Above

Another View of the Famous Monastery


View of Taktsang Monastery from the Entrance

Prayers Flags Waving the Tiger Nest Monastery

Prayers Flags Hanging Around Taktsang Monastery Courtyard



Taktsang Monastery View from the Trail below

Tiger Nest Monastery Nested in Cliff


Majestic Taktsang Monastery Built in Hanging Cliff

Yeedzin FC Out of AFC President Cup 2009

Okay, now the dust has settled and Bhutan only Club Yeedzin FC are out from the Asian Football Confedration President cup after they have been beaten by DORDOI-DYNAMO (KYR) 7:0 in the Opening Match played at Spartak Stadium on 10 June 2009, Yeedzin FC had to pull a win in the next two match against KANBAWZA from Myanmar on 12th June and PHNOM PENH CROWN FC from Cambodia on 14th June, but the sole club from Bhutan really played well in the second match and lost by 2 goals, in the Third Match against PHNOM PENH CROWN FC, Yeedzin FC were against the best side from Cambodia and lost 3:1.

Yeedzin Footbal Club Striker Yeshi Dorji

Now let's do some mathematical calculation about the Bhutan Football Clubs Performance in the AFC President Cup, Only Transport United Club has represented Bhutan in the President cup before and their performance in the Field is such miserable compared to This Year Yeedzin FC. Let's get into the Point now and Compare the Two Clubs .

YEEDZIN FC (2009) :
10 June 2009 - DORDOI-DYNAMO (KYR) - YEEDZIN FC (BHU) 7:0 (lost by 7 Goal)

12 Jun 2009 - YEEDZIN FC (BHU) - KANBAWZA (MYA) 2:4 (Lost by 2 goals)

14 Jun 2009 - PHNOM PENH CROWN FC (CAM) - YEEDZIN FC (BHU) 3:1 (lost by 2 Goals).

Total Goal Score By YEEDZIN FC = 3, Total Goal Against Them = 14. Margin come to 11 Goals Difference.

Let's Take a Look at the Transport United in 2008 President Cup.

23 Apr 2008 - RATNAM SC (Sri Lanka) - TRANSPORT UNITED (Bhutan) 7:1 (Lost by 6 Goals)

25 Apr 2008 - TRANSPORT UNITED (Bhutan) - ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) 1:7 (Lost by 6 Goals)

27 Apr 2008 - TRANSPORT UNITED (Bhutan) - KANBAWZA (MYNAMAR) 0:11 (Lost by 11 Goals).

Total Goals Scored by Transport United = 2, Total Goal Against Them = 25, Margin comes to 23 Goals Difference.

In the End, Transport United had 23 Goals Difference and Yeedzin FC has just 11 Goals Difference in the AFC President Cup. Now let's Judge and come out which Team has performed Well in the AFC President Cup knowing that they are knocked out of the Tournament.

Yeedzin Football Club Young Stars

Everyone, Please Vote which Club is Better in your Opinion.

Google Just Penalized for Changing Blogspot Url

Hello Everyone,
Sorry to Interrupt you but if you have just tune into this blog or coming for the first time... I should say that this was the first URL i have been using it and Recently when i have change to another URL (Visitbhutan.blogspot.com) , My Blog got Penalized by Google, i lost traffic, the New Blog doesn't show in search engine, so i have to switch back to my original URL and i hope it will be normal. Will try to change URL later on when i purchase a domain.

Till then Enjoy your Stay here, Feel Free to have your say... lot of Bhutan Picture to browse for.

In Meantime, I will Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong and get Some Blessing.. While You Guys Stay Here. Be Right Back!!

And This is the One Cool Guy you will ever See in This World - The Bhutanese Phallus - Let This Bring Back Blog Alive!!

The Monsoon Hazard in Bhutan

Monsoon is good for the farmer and village people as they rely for their crops but it does create hazards and fuse along the way, highway and footpath, the recent monsoon which hit Bhutan and Neighboring country India caused road blockage, landslide. These picture are the scene between Thimphu and Paro Highway.

Water Table rising due to heavy Rain

Road Blockage between Thimphu Paro Highway

Paro River on a Rise

The Famous Three Chorten in Chuzom, River Bank being washed away

Landslide caused the Highway Blockage