The Kingdom of Bhutan is wedged between India and China along the
lofty mountains of the eastern Himalayas, between longitude 88°45' and
92°10' east and latitude 26°40' and 28°15'. With an area of
approximately 38,394 square kilometers, Bhutan is comparable to
Switzerland in both size and topography, being largely mountainous. With
these borders a giant staircase is formed from a narrow strip of land
in the south at an altitude of 10,000 feet. These unclimbed Himalayan
peaks are among the highest on Earth.Bhutan embarked on the path of socio-economic development in
the 1960s and is now one of the fastest developing nations in Asia. The
impressive strides in the development sector have not come at the cost
of the culture and environment. With more than 70% of the total area
covered by forests and diverse flora and fauna, the country has been
declared as one of the “Ten Global Hotspots.” In cities and hamlets
across the kingdom, the people have a way of life that is rich in
tradition and steeped in the age-old system of hospitality. The pristine
state of the environment and the vibrant tradition and culture and the
kindness of the people are some of the long-lasting impressions that
visitors touring and trekking in Bhutan have cherished long after they
leave. The country has also not shied from the good that modern life has
to offer. It is this ability of the Bhutanese people that fascinates
the visitor. For instance, a sick Bhutanese can either go to see a
doctor trained at the best medical schools of India or a traditional
medicine practitioner well versed in the country's own medicine.
The
intermingling of the Bhutanese culture and Western culture has produced a
fascinating visage that makes a Tourism and Travel to Bhutan a very
memorable one.The first tourists came to Bhutan in 1974 when the present
monarch His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuk was crowned as the
fourth King of this land, the Thunder Dragon. Ever since, Bhutan has
welcomed thousands of visitors. One would think that years of
development have eroded the beauty of this country, which was referred
in the olden days as the “The Lotus Garden of the Gods.” All this
progress has come in tandem with the preservation and promotion of the
country's cultural heritage. The Government pursues an active policy of
preserving the numerous temples, monasteries and fortresses that dot the
countryside. The monastic schools and meditation centers located across
the kingdom are home to thousand of monks and priests who cater to the
spiritual needs of the Bhutanese people. The weavings and a vast range
of handicrafts are known for their beauty and make perfect gifts. All in
all, Bhutan beckons the traveler in you. So come and Travel to Bhutan
with us for a unique and enriching experience of your life time.
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