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Paro, Bhutan - Pant. Pant. Gasp. Gasp

Posted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 10:33 AM

By Kerry Sanders, NBC News Correspondent

I’m breathless, and so is everyone around me, tourists that is.

It’s not just the spectacular view that’s stolen our breath: It’s the steep hike at this altitude.

The Bhutanese are used to this thin air, and thankfully they’re politely not laughing at us. The climb to Tigers Nest is a challenge, especially for a flat-lander who lives at sea level like I do. This Buddhist monastery sits at 11,000 feet. The only way to get here is a long, narrow, well worn, mostly dirt path. The hike up begins at around 8500 feet.

If there is one must-stop for every tourist who comes to Bhutan, Tigers Nest is it. But if you’re coming here, consider yourself in rare company: during 2006 only 18,000 tourists were given visas to travel to Bhutan.

Read more of NBC News' Kerry Sanders blog about his visit to the Tigers Nest in Bhutan while reporting for the Today Show's "Where in the World is Matt Lauer?"

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Dear Mr.Sanders, I read the posting on the Today Show blog and that sounds like a really tiring trek. But I will say I'm sure it was worth it judging from the pictures from the Today blog and here. I hope you had a good time in Bhutan it looks like a beautiful area to see. Happy Travels Mr.Sanders!

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia (Sent Wednesday, May 02, 2007 5:38 PM)



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