Bhutan is the size of Switzerland, not extremely populated with barley one million people, is a land of contrasts, lush forested valleys, fortified monasteries and sacred virgin mountains. The small ‘Dragon’ Kingdom of Bhutan as its officially known lies land locked in the Eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet. The country’s thriving religion, Buddhism, can be seen everywhere in the form of fluttering prayer flags, whirling prayer wheels and imposing hilltop monasteries.
With tradition being of paramount importance, Bhutan’s people have a natural warmth and charm and the Kingdom’s inherent culture remains strong, as is revealed during this journey. Monasteries, markets, bazaars, breathtaking mountain passes; all this and a lot more against the backdrop of the stupendous mountains.
So pack your woollens to enjoy this Great Himalayan Kingdom