Bhutan: The Dragon Kingdom
Tiger's Nest Monastery, near Paro
Personal View
Roy Davies, Founder of World Discovery
“In my travels through the years there have been few destinations that have had the impact that Bhutan exerted on me on my first visit in the 1990s. Try and imagine a country where the capital city doesn't have a single set of traffic lights, where there are no televisions and where the main east-west highway is in places no wider than a Devon country road. The landscape is awesome, the architecture impressive and the people as friendly as you will find anywhere. My advice is to visit this charming kingdom as soon as possible to experience at first hand a unique way of life that has endured for centuries, but which is now, inevitably, about to change. ”
The Kingdom of Bhutan nestles in the high Himalaya between India and China. Closed to the outside world for centuries, this remote land has managed to retain its unique culture and is only now inviting a limited number of foreign visitors to experience the natural beauty of its landscapes and the harmony of its traditional way of life.
Buddhism has been the predominant religion since the 7th century and informs all aspects of Bhutanese life, from respect for the environment to the daily rituals of contemplation and meditation. The pervasive cultural heritage is seen in the traditional woven garments still proudly worn today by all Bhutanese and in the many religious festivals with their colourful mask dances.
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Sample Tours
Bhutan: The Kingdom in the Sky - Introduction to a fascinating Himalayan Shangri-La [more]
Explore Bhutan - Discover a unique culture amidst the valleys and peaks of the Himalayas [more]
Bhutan Odyssey - Our most comprehensive Bhutan itinerary with 3 nights in the Bumthang Valley [more]