Bhutan

The Dragon Kingdom in Crisis


Bhutan is a small beautiful landlocked country in South Asia located in Eastern Himalayas between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and India. It is a Buddhist kingdom known for its Monasteries, Fortresses and dramatic landscapes which range from Subtropical plains to Steep Mountains and Valleys. More than 250,000 tourists visit Bhutan each year. Although there is no official world heritage sites announced by UNESCO Bhutan have 8 tentative sites for future inclusions that are Ancient Ruin of Drukgyel Dzong, Dzongs: the centre of temporal and religious authorities, Sacred Sites associated with Phajo Drugom Zhigpo and his descendants, Tamzhing Monastery, Royal Manas National Park (RMNP), Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP), Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary and Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS). 

Most popular destination tourist prefer to visit in Bhutan are Paro taktsang, Thimphu, Taktsang Monastery, Punakha Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Thanza, Chele la Pass. Most popular festivals celebrated in Bhutan are Thimphu Tshechu (September), Paro Tshechu (March), Paro Tshechu (October), Punakha Drubchen (February), Haa Summer Festival (July). Ema datshi, national food of Bhutan is most popular dish you much try in Bhutan. Moreover, adventurous activities you can do during your visit in Bhutan are Indulge in Jhomolhari Trek, Paraglide in Ura valley, white water rafting, Camping in the Wilderness, exhilarating Kayaking, alpine routes Cycling, biking tour beyond the horizon, Rock Climbing and Dochula Pass climbing.