10 Incredibly Places of Worship in the World

5. Taktsang Palphug Monastery, Paro Valley, Bhutan

Perched high on a mountain cliff, the Taktsang Palphug monastery in Paro valley of Bhutan is a revered temple complex and a sacred site for Buddhists. Taktsang which literally means Tiger’s Lair has been designed by cutting the caves and adapting to the rock ledges. Built on a rocky plateau, the steep vertical slope on one side adds up to the monastery’s much-talked about beauty.

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