Tiger's Nest Monastery, Bhutan
This stunningly-situated monastery, perched high in Bhutan's mountains, is one of the country's most popular tourist sites.
Image 1 of 3: The Tiger's Nest (or Taktsang) monastery was given its name because in the 8th century a Buddhist master called Guru Padmakara was said to have flown to the spot on the back of a tigress, to subdue evil spirits in western Bhutan. Photo / Supplied
