Bhutan is no ordinary place. You just have to see it and feel it for yourself. It's a kingdom of towering peaks, stunning forests, magnificent monasteries and remarkable people whose way of life is steeped in Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition. Visited by a lucky few, your visit will never be forgotten.

Nestled in the eastern Himalaya between India and Tibet, development is guided by a philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and Bhutan has successfully drawn a fine balance between the forces of modernization and environmentalism. Given the deep reverence the Bhutanese people have for nature, Bhutan is one of the world’s leading countries in environmental preservation. Even the most experienced traveller finds Bhutan “a revelation ". The air is unpolluted, the mountains majestic and the architecture awe inspiring.

Bhutan is a Buddhist country, practicing the Mahayana Buddhism common in the Himalaya. But it’s not just a religion for the Bhutanese – it’s a way of life. Buddhism creates an ambiance throughout the country, a sense of kinship and appreciation of simple things. You will experience this first hand as you get to know its people.

But Bhutan is changing. The change is being carefully managed by the Bhutanese Government to balance spiritual and material development with sustainable and equitable economic growth while preserving GNH as the indicator of success. But change seems inevitable. So visit soon and explore this must see destination.

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