Ugyen Tsemo
Temple above Takstang
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 top or head.’ The original temple is said to have been built in the late 15th century, even prior to the establishment of the first temple in Taktsang. It is attributed to the uncle of Lama Sonam Gyaltsen, who later founded the first temple at Taktsang. The temple was reconstructed after it was completely destroyed by a fire in 1958. The temple is tiered in the shape of a chorten and features beautiful frescoes depicting Guru Rinpoche and his followers. The view from Ugyen Tsemo is breathtaking, offering a panoramic vista of Zangdopelri and the Paro valley. The ascent to Ugyen Tsemo takes nearly 1 hour via Machig Phu and Zangdopelri temples from Taktsang.
Trips that visit Ugyen Tsemo
- Bhutan Country WalksDay 6: In Paro – Hike to Takstang 7 days
- Dagala TrekDay 10: Takstang Hike 11 days
- Ancient Bhutan Trail HikesDay 9;: Hike to Takstang monastery 10 days
Near Ugyen Tsemo
Other places within 15 km.
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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.
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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
Bumdrak
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".
