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Bhutan - perhaps the last
bastion of the Mahayana Buddhism in the
Himalayas, located in the great Himalayan
range has total area of 47,000 sq. feet.
Bhutan is bounded by Tibetan regions of
China in the north & the sweltering plains
of India in the south. This mountainous
kingdom is well defined by the name Last
Shangri-La or Land of the Thunder Dragon.
The remarkable feature of Bhutan is its
varied climatic conditions ranging from the
sub-tropical to the cold reaches of the
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snow-capped mountain ranges
of the Tibetan border.
Bhutan can be best considered as a paradise
having population around 0.6 million only.
Bhutan is, therefore, thinly populated country
which follows Mahayana Buddhism. People of the
Bhutan adopt traditional way of life & it is
known for their UN-spoilt ancient cultures and
traditions. Religion is still away of life & the
past is still the present for them. In 1974, the
Kingdom was opened for tourists by Jigme Singye
Wangchuk, who is present king of Bhutan under a
careful regulated programme. Prior to 1991, in
Bhutan, the tourism industry was operated by
government under one corporation. But in 1991,
in order to regulate the industry, it was
privatized partially with a Tourism Authority of
Bhutan formed.
Bhutan is rich in its natural assets & also one
of the last areas still pristine in all its
nature. The main remarkable features of Bhutan
includes untainted flora, un-hunted fauna, rare
botanical plants, the colorful bird-life & so
on. The scenic beauty of the countryside is
really a treat for every young & old. There
people celebrate colorful festivals with mask
dances depicting its rich cultural past. The
great Himalayan ranges in the background
definitely deserves a visit.
Nepal, Tibet & Sikkim all are best destinations
for tourism, all concentrated in the same belt
of the Himalayas. Each country offers you rich &
unique culture with their histories dating back
as far as 2,500 B.C. People & nature live
together with harmony & obviously, great for the
adventurous & to explore wonderful natural
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