Bhutan: -"The Happiest Country in all of Asia" so pack your bags and head to this happy Country"
The ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ – Bhutan nestles in the mountainous regions of the Eastern Himalayas and is one of the cleanest countries in the South Asian territory. A remote kingdom that still clings to its Buddhist culture but embraces modernisation, Bhutan is a land with monasteries, traditional architecture, beautiful valleys, snow-clad mountain views and lush greenery. Being landlocked, the country enjoys a significant tourist influx from its neighbours, Tibet and India. Bhutan have always attracted tourists from across the world. The country of rolling hills and charming culture always exudes the charm that cannot be missed. Delightful people, dense forest, gigantic mountains and exclusive cuisine, always give a delightful experience.
A flight to Paro will be surely the most part of your journey overlooking the enigmatic snowy mountain calling you to explore them. Bhutan is blessed with hilltop monasteries that brings out the peace which you desire to have during your visit. These monasteries are century old and are still strong in terms of construction and solace which is offered. Some of these monasteries are listed in the UNESCO Heritage List and introduces to the long-lasting religion. Bhutan is known for its colourful festivals that have been celebrated since the time of kingdom. These festivals showcase the culture and present the story that is hidden beneath.
Masked people, colourful clothes and music are enough to keep you hooked and create interests. Then there are textiles and handicrafts that showcase the true art of the people here. Bhutan is not only about festivals and monasteries, but also of thrilling mountain activities, river rafting and archery competitions which are the part of Bhutan travel.
Some interesting facts :
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The only Carbon Negative Country in the World.
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Isolated from the World Until The 1970s.
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No Traffic Lights in Bhutan.
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The King Abdicated the Throne for Democracy.
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Happiness prevails over GDP.
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Bhutan says NO to Plastic.
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No Smoking in public places.
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The highest unclimbed peak in the world.
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The national animal is a cow.
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It is illegal to kill anything.
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Bhutanese love spice.
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It has never been conquered.
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Bhutan was the last country to introduce TV.
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Education and healthcare is free for all citizens.
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Refusing food, the first time is a custom.
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The national sport is archery.
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Low crime rates.
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It is mandatory to wear the national dress.
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Bhutanese Still Believe in the Existence of Yeti.
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Patriarchy? More Like Matriarchy
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Bhutanese Love Their King, A Lot
Paro Tourism
Paro is a small town situated in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is home to 155 temples and monasteries dating back to the 14th century and Bhutan's sole international airport. The Paro Airport is the largest International Airport of Bhutan and is known to be the most challenging airport to land on.
Thimphu Tourism
Sprawled over a valley in western central Bhutan, the capital city of Thimphu is famous for its numerous Buddhist sites, mountainous Himalayan landscape, rich culture, and pious locales. In Thimpu, you can explore blue alpine forests and peaceful lakes up to Jili Dzong via Druk Path Trek, admire cave murals at the 800-year-old Changangkha Lhakhang Temple, and buy kukri knives and traditional garments at Weekend Handicrafts Market. Thimphu’s 51-metre-tall gold-plated Buddha Dordenma statue is a masterpiece. Thimphu’s other important attractions include Gangtey Monastery, National Bhutan Library, Royal Botanical Garden, Simtokha Dzong, and National Folk Heritage Museum.
Punakha Tourism
Home to plenty of slopes, the valley is an excellent place for mountain biking and trekking. Apart from this, Bhutan's most popular adventure sport- river rafting is carried out in the Po Chhu River.
Trongsa Tourism
Trongsa is a hilltop town situated at the centre of Bhutan; hence known to be the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. It's translated as "new village" in Dzongkha that has a backdrop of the black mountains offering beautiful views of the surrounding valleys.
Jakar Tourism
Nestled at the foothills of Choekhor Valley, Jakar is the largest and the most beautiful valley in Bumthang. It is popularly known as "Little Switzerland". The name 'Jakar' means 'white bird' and is named after the foundation legend of the district Dzong. It offers several historical and sacred sites to visit and is the point of origin of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey) Tourism
Against the backdrop of western slopes of the Black Mountains in Wangdue Phodrang, lies the bowl-shaped Phobjikha valley that offers breath-taking views of vast expanses of green fields. It is home to the endangered, black-necked crane that migrates to this area during winters.
It boasts being the winter home to black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet to escape the harsh winter and one of the most prominent conservative sites of Bhutan. Relatively untouched by outsiders, the use of electricity in the valley began only a few years ago. It's a paradise for bird watchers and trekkers, even better if you're a nature photography enthusiast.
How to reach Bhutan?
Bhutan can be reached by Air, and its National Air Carrier Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines operates regular flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other regions. IGIA (Delhi), Bagdogra International Airport (Darjeeling, West Bengal) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) are major airports serving direct flights to Paro Airport. There are no direct flights from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai.
For more details visit them :
https://www.tourism.gov.bt/