Bhutan General Information

Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, is unrivaled in its scenic majesty and vigorous culture. It is the land of the peaceful thunder dragon is known to the world by several names such as the ‘the Last Shangri-La’ or ‘the Last Place on the Roof of the World.’ Though the original name from the time of Marco Polo was ‘Bootan,’ the natives prefer to call their country ‘Druk Yul,’ or 'the Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon'. It shares with Nepal the world's greatest attentiveness of mountains and living Buddhist inheritance. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Bhutan offers spectacular mountain views,Himalayan flora and fauna, waves peaks and lush valleys, immense scenic beauty and a unique culture and lifestyle which provide Bhutan's striking beauty and imaginative magnificence.We can see beautiful Buddhist monasteries, carved wooden houses and the fine crafts of Bhutan, on tours to Bhutan with Tourism in Bhutan. Bhutan has opened to the visitors who have a high regard for the delicate sensitivities of this pristine land and shares the sacred attitude of its people. The short light from Kathmandu to Paro can fairly be described as fantastic. During the flight, you have close-up views of Mt. Everest, Kanchanjunga and various other famous peaks. Bhutan is one of the few countries in the would that is still largely untouched. It is a paradise for tourists interested in Buddhist culture and philosophy, flora and fauna and trekking.