Gross National Happiness
Gross National Happiness Gross National Happiness: Development Philosophy of Bhutan Economists the world over has been arguing that the key to happiness is obtaining and enjoying material development. However, Bhutan tries to argue the case differently by advocating that amassing material growth does not necessarily lead to happiness. Defying this notion, Bhutan is now trying to measure progress is...
Bhutan Bird Watching
Bird Watching in Bhutan High in the Mysterious and majestic eastern Himalayas nestled between the two giant nations China in the North and India to the South lies a small kingdom of Bhutan increasingly known as one of the Earth’s last precious unspoiled spots. The breathtaking landscape is dotted with the fluttering prayer flags, colorful farmhouses amidst terraced fields, and impressive...
The Dzongs of Bhutan
The Dzongs of Bhutan The word Dzong is loosely translated means fortress. All the Dzongs were built at strategic points such as, at important crossroads, at the confluence of rivers and on mountain spurs. For over three hundred years they have served as an effective defense against any attack or invasion. That’s the reason the Dzongs wre built on the mountain spur overlooking and commanding the whole...
The Chham Festival of Bhutan
The Chham Festival of Bhutan Dance and music play a very important part in the cultural life of the people of Bhutan. Each village and community has a rich tradition of dance which marks the passing seasons, communal occasions and shared experiences. We will look at the significance and the place of Chhams( Mask Dances) performed during the festivals through the history of the people of Bhutan. Just...
Unique Bhutan
The Himalayan Kingdom nestled in the lower Himalayas is unique and it is the unique land in unique time. This tiny kingdom survived the centuries by maintaining its distinct identity, and it hopes to face the challenges of globalism by drawing on its past. As the world changes at the fast pace by the powerful force of today’s globalization, Bhutan recognized a threat for a small country in this so...
High Value, Low Volume Tourism
Bhutan is probably one of the best examples of sustainable eco- tourism because the country is committed to the concept of independence between the nature and the man. One of the Pillars of Gross National Happiness GNH is the ‘Conservation of Environment’ which is expressed in the unique development philosophy of Bhutan. Conservation of Environment is one of the most important pillars and therefore,...
Book this Bhutan Tour
DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. Our Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures representative will meet you at Paro airport exit doors following customs formalities. After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum...
Prayer Flags of Bhutan
Prayer Flags are integral part of the landscape and also the cultural and religious heritage of Bhutan. They are found everywhere in and around monasteries, temples and chortens or small shrines, dzongs, home and even on the railings of the bridges. In most cases prayer flags are found in five colors of Red, blue, green, yellow and white flutters on the rugged landscape. Prayer flags are made of coarse...
SOUTH EAST & SOUTH WEST
The road from Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar was completed in the early 1960s and thus opening the trade route with Indian States of Assam. Today the highway between Trashigang and SamdrupJongkhar serves as the most important lifeline in the east. People of Eastren Bhutan take the route through Samdrup Jongkhar to reach Phuentsholing via the Indian territories of Assam and West Bengal.The journey...
Trashi Yangtse Bhutan
Trashi Yangtse formerly a sub-division of Trashigang, is one of the newest districts. Yangtse offers exciting trekking opportunities and is one of the two locations where the elusive Black Necked Cranes can be spotted. Yangtse is also famous for the Chorten Kora, which is one of the only two chortens built in the typical Nepalese style as prophesied by Guru Rinpoche. Yangtse is also home to the traditional...Registered member of
