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The Kingdom of Bhutan is a hidden beauty; situated amongst the Himalayas in South Asia it is a rarely traversed land rich in cultural history. Bordered by China to the North and India to the South, East and West Bhutan has developed a culture heavily based on its primary religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. The Kingdom of Bhutan’s isolation from much of the world until the 1960’s has also aided in preserving the nations culture. Despite its isolation, The Kingdom of Bhutan was listed in a 2006 Business Week report as the happiest country in Asia.
With such a rich and unique culture, Bhutan keeps tourism regulations very tight, making it a highly sought after destination amongst travellers around the world. Only tourists in organized tours are allowed into the nation and must have their trips approved by the Tourism Board. Contacting your personal travel manager to arrange your Himalayan adventure is the ideal way to experience the Kingdom of Bhutan.
The culture of the Kingdom of Bhutan
Travellers looking to venture to The Kingdom of Bhutan should take note of the major public holidays on the national calendar. Many of the public holidays in the Kingdom of Bhutan focus on traditional seasonal, secular and religious festivals. While the reasoning for each holiday may be different they all invariably contain the traditional masked dances and dance dramas that are unique to The Kingdom of Bhutan. Each of the dances is different and aims to depict heroes conquering demons or Gods interacting with humans through movement and handcrafted wooden masks.
Experiencing nature
There is far more to The Kingdom of Bhutan than just religious practices and beliefs as the nation houses some of the most breathtaking natural sights in the world. From subtropical plains in the south to sub alpine regions in the north, The Kingdom of Bhutan plays host to a wide range of endangered animals. Animal loving travellers can seek out rare and endangered animals such as the Bengal tiger, the greater one horned rhinoceros, clouded leopard and the sloth bear. For ornithology fans The Kingdom of Bhutan has over 770 species of birds to spot.
Smokers be warned
For smokers travelling to the Kingdom of Bhutan it’s a good idea to stock up before boarding the plane! The Kingdom of Bhutan is the first country in the world to ban the sale of tobacco but be aware it imposes heavy taxes on tourists looking to bring in their tobacco.
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