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The Legend of the Tiger’s Nest

In short: Discover why Taktsang in Bhutan’s Paro valley is called the Tiger’s Nest.

The Legend of the Tiger’s Nest · A flight to the cliff on a tiger’s back FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 206 The Legend of the Tiger’s Nest Discover why Taktsang in Bhutan’s Paro valley is called the Tiger’s Nest. Origin A Buddhist tradition associated with Taktsang in Bhutan’s Paro valley, retold in the Tourism Council’s 2021 report. Atlas record 2021 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A flight to the cliff on a tiger’s back Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A Buddhist tradition associated with Taktsang in Bhutan’s Paro valley, retold in the Tourism Council’s 2021 report.

The Buddhist account tells of Guru Rinpoche landing on a cliff above Paro on the back of a tiger. In Bhutan’s official tourism telling, his companion takes the form of a tigress. The cliff is the end of their journey. The name Tiger’s Nest holds both the flight and the landing in one place name.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2021 · Taktsang, Paro, Bhutan
    Tourism Council of Bhutan · Assessment of Tourism Carrying Capacity · §5.a.i

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