Juneydrak Hermitage
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From Katsho village, a 1 hour hike uphill leads to Cliffside retreat that contains the foot print of Maching Labdrom (1055-1132), a female Tibetan yogin, student of famous master Phadampa Sangye (1045-1117). Machig Labdron, contemporary of Milarepa was an adept, an outstanding teacher, a mother and who perfected the transmission lineage known as the Chod of Mahamudra. Chod refers to visualizing one’s own dismemberment in the act of ego annihilation. Chod aims to free the mind from all fear and to arouse realization of its true nature, primordially clear bliss and emptiness.
Near Juneydrak Hermitage
Other places within 15 km.
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Temples & Monasteries
Kila Gompa Nunnery
Kila Goempa nunnery, also known as Chele la Gompa, is a tranquil retreat far removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
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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.
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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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Markets & Crafts
Paro Weekend Market
Paro market is very vibrant during weekend .The market has got the small stalls and big shops selling the best at reasonable prices.The market not only offers fashionable…
