Little is known about Bhutan, often referred to as the Land of the Thunder Dragon. It is indeed a road less travelled.
Bhutan doesn’t have sky scrapers, bullet trains, technological marvels, or even traffic lights. So what makes this tiny place so special?
The answer lies in the simplicity of the people and in abundant natural wealth and cultural assets that is safeguarded and preserved zealously. It is a place blessed with pristine environment, beautiful Himalayan landscape, and rich culture and tradition which is the pride of the nation. This makes Bhutan a place different to any other country.
Bhutan was ranked 13 in the happiest of places but this is perhaps the happiest place on earth. It is here where there are plentiful of smiles to find and with which your heart smiles. It makes it easy for one to comprehend that a smile on your face is the best ornament one can wear.
Bhutan for many a tourist has proved to be a life changing experience and a source of contentment.
Bhutan is often seen as a source of hope. It is a perfect escapade from the cries and howls of a city life to a place where happiness awaits you. Bhutan is one of the safest places in the world with very low crime rate.
Bhutan opened up to tourism in 1974 mainly to increase revenue generation and promote its rich and otherwise little known rich culture and heritage. Considering its lack of infrastructure and more importantly to safeguard the rich culture Bhutan has followed up the high value low volume approach. This, however, has not deterred the influx of tourists which has seen a steady increase in the number of visitors.
Bhutan now is considered an exotic and premium destination, ranking in the top 10 destinations in the world.
Let the simple ways of the Bhutanese, the practice of the art of happiness simply enlighten you and take you to a path of self discovery.
Visit Bhutan with an open mind and a lot of curiosity.