Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) above Paro Valley, Bhutan (© Christian Kober/Getty Images)

【June 4 2013】For centuries, Himalayan Buddhists made pilgrimages to what is now Bhutan to meditate in the cliffside caves above Paro Valley. The Paro Taktsang monastery (Tiger's Nest) was built in 1692 around these caves and has since become an iconic symbol of the country. Tourists may visit the monastery by special permit, but before entering, they must leave their cameras behind. Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..