Up and Up and Up - The Tigers Nest & Kila Nunnery Photo 21

Up and Up and Up - The Tigers Nest & Kila Nunnery

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September 17th 2012
Our first full day in Bhutan and our first sight on our list was Takshang Goemba (better known as the Tiger's Nest Monatery), the most famous monastery in Bhutan and probably the most iconic image of the country. It perches on the side of a sheer 900m cliff and is said to be held in place by the hair of angels. We awoke to drizzle and fog which basically didn't clear all day, hardly ide ... read more

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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more