Destination Bhutan
 THE
LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON
The land of the thunder dragon, which is known to the world by
several names such as the ‘the Last Shangri-La’ or ‘the
Last Place on the Roof of the World’, has height ranging from
240 meters to 7541 meters above sea level. Situated to the South
of Tibet and north of India territories of Assam and West Bengal,
it has a total land area of 38,394 square kilometers.
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Bhutan offers spectacular
mountain views, immense scenic beauty and a unique culture and life
style. Though people predominately speaks Dzongkha (official Bhutanese
language), English is widely spoken in the country. The local currency
Ngultrum is equivalent in value to the Indian rupees.
Bhutan is known as a trekker’s paradise and an environmentalist’s
dream. With 72 percent of the country under forest cover, Bhutan’s
pristine ecology is home to rare and endangered flora and fauna.
People live in harmony with nature and have evolved a unique identity’
derived largely from a religious and cultural heritage.
The Drukpa Kagyupa school of Mahayana Buddhism provided the essence
of a rich culture and a fascinating history. The Bhutanese people
protected this sacred heritage and unique identity for centuries.
Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new, a country that is slowly
opening up to the modern world in a fine balance with its ancient
traditions.
The Kingdom is peopled sparsely by a population of 0.6 million.
Three main ethnic groups constitute Bhutan's population; the Sharchopas,
who are held to be indigenous inhabitants, the Ngalogpas whose descendent
is traced to neighboring Tibet and the Lhotshampas, recent immigrants
of Nepalese origin. The inhabitants of Bhutan are gracious gentle
and very hospitable, they are peace loving and possess lively sense
of humor.
Some of the favorite destinations for visitors in Bhutan are Thimbu,
Paro, Punakha, Wanguephodrang, Phobjikha, Trongsa and Bumthang.
Trekking and watching are fun in the hills of Bhutan.
Visitors of Bhutan often describe their visit as a unique, deeply
spiritual and mystical experience.
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