Welcome to Bhutan
Bhutan offers fascinating colors, impressive architecture, unique culture and traditional values combined with stunning Himalayan mountains and untouched flora and fauna. Bhutan was never colonized and has maintained its ancient culture, largely untouched, for over 1,000 years. Bhutan opened its doors to the world only in the 1970s. Visitors find the people to be pleasant and cherishing of inner happiness over material comforts.
The country is home to thousands of monks, nuns and varying ethnic groups of people with their customs and national dress. The people live in temples, monasteries, fortresses and houses with beautiful and colorful architecture. Most use farming as their source of livelihood.
With 72% forest cover, there are nine national parks and wildlife sanctuaries with nearly 200 mammals, 770 species of birds and 7000 plants. The elevation ranges from 200 – 7500 meters above sea level. Bhutan is the only country in the world with a negative carbon footprint.
Opening late to the outside world, while preserving its culture and traditions, protecting its environment and the people smiling to all strangers makes Bhutan a very special place to experience at least once in a lifetime.
The first motor roads were built in the1960s and only opened doors to tourism in 1974. Television and the Internet were introduced in 1999.
But, the children come to school with their traditional uniform learning both English and Dzongkha, the national language of Bhutan. Almost everyone speaks English.
Why Bhutan? - Your Travel Destination
Bhutan is still living in its medieval era; it is yet to burst that time bubble. Most often, we prefer staying in those times of peace and tranquility rather than converging into the modern world. The small Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan offers a unique culture and tradition with fascinating colorful festivals, geographical landscapes, a pristine environment, and people living in harmony with nature and the Buddhist way of life.
With 72% forest cover, there are nine national parks and wildlife sanctuaries with nearly 200 mammals, 770 species of birds and 7000 plants. The elevation ranges from 200 – 7500 meters above sea level. Bhutan is the only country in the world with a negative carbon footprint.
