Bhutan

Bhutan is a small, landlocked, independent, monarchical South Asian country located at the eastern end of the Himalayas. Bhutan is bordered by the Tibet to the north and the India to the south and east. The official name of Bhutan is DrukYul. DrukYul means the Land of Thunder Dragon. The nickname of Bhutan is DekiDruk (Yul), the Land of the peaceful Thunder Dragon.

The people live in Bhutan called Bhutanese. Bhutanese are deeply religious and practice Mahayana Buddhism. Most of the monasteries are still practicing Vajreyana Buddhism. The Bhutanese revere the tantric guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Himalayan Buddhism in the 8th century.

Bhutan is one of the last biodiversity hotspots in the world. 72% of the country is forested, 60% of the total land area is protected. A nation driven by strong environmental preservation policies, Bhutan is now one of the top 10 global hotspots. It is home to many of the world's magnificent and endangered species of flora and fauna.

Hydropower, tourism, and agriculture are the main industries in Bhutan. Bhutan is a paradise with fascinating natural beauty. It is widely depicted as a modern-day Shangri-La. It is the most peaceful and almost crime-free country. Beggars and the homeless hardly exist in Bhutan.

Bhutan is one of the best tourism destinations in South Asia. Around 50,000 tourists visit the country every year because of the government's policy of 'high value, low impact tourism. According to a global survey by Business Week in 2006, Bhutan was evaluated as the happiest country in Asia and the eighth-happiest nation in the world.

Bhutan is often referred to as the “living museum” of the world. We heartily invite all of you to join us on a memorable and wonderful adventure in Bhutan. We can offer you many tours and adventure treks as per your desire and time frame.