Bumdrak
Bhumdra Lhakhang
Bumdrak temple is located at an elevation of 3800m, above Paro Taktsang Monastery in Paro. Bumdra or Bumdrak literally means “hundred thousand footprints on a cliff”. It is said that thousands of Dakinis (angels) descended from heaven whose imprints on the rocks that are now housed in the temple. Dorji Phakmo is the main deity or Dakini.
The place is associated with the renowned saint Guru Rimpoche and his consort Khandro Yeshi Tshogyel, who practice Dorji Phakmo here.
Near Bumdrak
Other places within 15 km.
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Sight
Bumdrak -Taktsang-Paro
Enjoy the sunrise view, climb higher to the peaks, or hang prayer flags.
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Temples & Monasteries
Ugyen Tsemo
The Ugyen Tsemo temple is located 220 meters higher and directly above Taktsang on the summit of the cliff. Ugyen' refers to Taktsang, and 'Tsemo' means 'on the…
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Restaurants
Taktsang Cafeteria
The halfway stop on the Tiger's Nest hike, with butter tea, milk tea, khapse biscuits and a simple Bhutanese buffet at mealtimes, and views of the monastery.
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Temples & Monasteries
Taktsang – Tigers Nest
No journey to Bhutan is complete without a visit to Taktsang Monastery, famously known as the Tiger’s Nest—the country’s most iconic and sacred landmark.
