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The Kingdom of Bhutan is wedged between India and
China along the lofty mountains of the eastern
Himalayas, between longitude 88°45' and 92°10' east
and latitude 26°40' and 28°15'. With an area of
approximately 38,394 square kilometers, Bhutan is
comparable to Switzerland in both size and
topography, being largely mountainous. With these
borders a giant staircase is formed — from a narrow
strip of land in the south at an altitude of 10,000
feet. These unclimbed Himalayan peaks are among the
highest on Earth.
For centuries, the people and the rulers have
vehemently protected their independence and Bhutan
is one of the few countries that escaped the yoke of
colonization. The independent state of Bhutan today
is one of the last bastions of Mahayana Buddhism.
Thus, Bhutan today remains one of the most sought
after destinations in the world of tourism and
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Capital |
Thimphu |
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Area |
47,000 Sq.Kms (about the same size as
Switzerland) |
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Population |
More than 600,000 |
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Languages |
English, Bhutanese, Nepali and other Dialects |
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Bhutan embarked on the path of
socio-economic development in the 1960s and is
now one of the fastest developing nations in
Asia . The impressive strides in the development
sector have not come at the cost of the culture
and environment. With more than 70% of the total
area covered by forests and diverse flora and
fauna, the country has been declared as one of
the “Ten Global Hotspots.” In cities and hamlets
across the kingdom, the people have a way of
life that is rich in tradition and steeped in
the age-old system of hospitality. The pristine
state of the environment and the vibrant
tradition and culture and the kindness of the
people are some of the long-lasting impressions
that visitors touring & trekking in Bhutan have
cherished long after they leave. The country has
also not shied from the good that modern life
has to offer. It is this ability of the
Bhutanese people that fascinates the visitor.
For instance, a sick Bhutanese can either go to
see a doctor trained at the best medical schools
of India or a traditional medicine practitioner
well versed in the country's own medicine. The
intermingling of the Bhutanese culture and
Western culture has produced a fascinating
visage that makes a Tourism and travel to Bhutan
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The first tourists
came to Bhutan in 1974 when the
present monarch His Majesty the
King Jigme Singye Wangchuk was
crowned as the fourth King of this
land, the Thunder Dragon. Ever
since, Bhutan has welcomed
thousands of visitors. One would
think that years of development
have eroded the beauty of this
country, which was referred in the
olden days as the “The Lotus
Garden of the Gods.” All this
progress has come in tandem with
the preservation and promotion of
the country's cultural heritage.
The Government pursues an active
policy of preserving the numerous
temples, monasteries and
fortresses that dot the
countryside. The monastic schools
and meditation centers located
across the kingdom are home to
thousand of monks and priests who
cater to the spiritual needs of
the Bhutanese people. The weavings
and a vast range of handicrafts of
Bhutan are known for their beauty
and make perfect gifts.
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All in all,
Bhutan beckons the traveler in
you. So come and travel to
Bhutan with us for a unique and
enriching experience of your
life time. Wonderland Treks and
Tours is organizing following
Tours to Bhutan you can choose
these tours according to your
Likings and apart from this we
also organize Tailor-made Tours
and Special Interest tours to
Bhutan. Please ask us for these
Tours |
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