Overview of Bhutan
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a legendary Himalayan kingdom between India and China. It is a landlocked kingdom that lies in eastern Himalayan and is known for its amazing landscape, diverse culture, tradition, and unique development policy. Bhutan is currently run by the King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. His rule began in 2006 when his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck resigned his power and passed it to his son during the public coronation ceremony held in the 100th year of monarchy in Bhutan. Bhutan focuses on gross national Happiness (GNH) rather than GDP. Its commitment is to protect to natural environment by carbon-neutral status. Tourism helps to increase the GDP of Bhutan. The main sources of Bhutan's income are tourism and Hydro.
Bhutan is covered with mountains which make it the most mountainous country in the world. It has 98.8% of the land is covered with mountains. Elevation rises from 200 m in the foothill to 7000 m in the mountains. This diversified geography mixed with a variety of diverse climate conditions contributes to Bhutan's outstanding range of biodiversity and ecosystem.
Bhutan is one of the few countries in the world where traditional religious rituals and traditions are still deeply rooted in daily life. So, while traveling to Bhutan you may be aware of the traditions that follow in Bhutan. Thimphu the capital of Bhutan offers ancient Bhutanese architecture with modern infrastructure.
Bhutan Tour Package
Bhutan Tourism is specific due to its high value with less impact policy that ensures long-term sustainable tourism practices. While touring Bhutan tourists must pay the SDF which is included in the Bhutan tour package to support environmental conservation and cultural preservation. This practice helps to reduce the number of tourism overflows and pollution.
Bhutan Tour is a journey through the land of natural beauty, ancient monasteries, and unique festivals. The best tourist destinations in Bhutan are Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Tiger Nest Monastery, Bhumthang, and Phobjikha Valley. Buddhism is commonly followed all over the country. Language and literature, art and architecture, dance and dresses, music, and events are important in Buddhism. So, a tour in Bhutan offers a variety of festivals and practices.
Some of the famous festivals of Bhutan are as follows:
- Punakha Drub Chen- on February
The attacking Tibetan army was routed in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal of Punakha in western Bhutan. As a result, the country becomes a unified nation. Punakha Drubchen is a special festival celebrating the victory of the ancient military by reenacting and showcasing the traditional Bhutanese martial arts.
- Paro Tshechu- on March
One of the most renowned festivals is Paro Tshechu. It celebrates the birth of Bhutan's protector diviner, Guru Rinpoche, and includes wonderful music and masked dance performances. The festival highlights the opening of a massive holy book called a thongdrol, decorated with priceless diamonds, and features images of Guru Rinpoche and other deities.