| Bhutan
Bhutan
is a majestic kingdom that sweeps you beyond
your imagination; a small heaven on this earth!
Topography
It resides quietly between Tibet to the north
and India to the south with the central valleys
that are enclosed on all sides by mountains.
Bhutan, also known as the ‘Kingdom of
the Thunder Dragon’ is about 47,000
sq.km with a population of around 8, 00,000.
Religion
and Culture
The country has a majority of Buddhist
with only a tiny percentage of Hindus, about
20%. The natives are called Dukpa who are
staunch Buddhists and they share a common
Tibetan heritage of language, culture and
religion. Thimpu is the central city and also
the capital of Bhutan; a fascinating city
that reflects age old culture, religion, arts
and architecture. Bhutan is highly influenced
by Tibet and like the Tibetans it prefers
to remain in seclusion throwing a mysterious
aura. As a result, it allows a very limited
and screened number of outsiders into the
country with a special permit.
The country
reverberates with supernatural legends, archaic
monastery/ fortress, unmapped and un-named
mountains and unexplored corners. Monsoon
is the dominating climate which runs from
June to the end of September, but the other
seasons are crisp and clear. Bhutan is magical
with its exceptionally rich culture, people,
natural beauty and pristine surroundings.
Realize your dream with this exciting but
affordable trip to Bhutan. |