Bhutan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
sovereign state in South Asia
About Bhutan
Perched high in the Himalayas, Bhutan is the world's only Vajrayana Buddhist country. Furthermore, as an initiative of the fourth king, it has developed the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, whereby development is measured using a holistic approach of well-being, not just based on gross domestic product. As part of this philosophy, all citizens receive free education and medical care. Major sources of income for the kingdom are tourism, hydroelectric power, and agriculture. Culturally, Bhutan is predominantly Buddhist withDzongkhaas a national language (although there are regional variations - such asSharchopkha, the predominant language inEastern Bhutan), and a common dress code and architectural style. Bhutanese people primarily consist of the Ngalops and Sharchops, called the West
Top Attractions in Bhutan
Explore the best things to see and do in Bhutan:
- ★Black Necked Crane Festival
- ★Bumthang Cultural Trek
- ★Bumthang Owl Trek
- ★Chorten Kora Festival
- ★Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
- ★Druk Path Trek
- ★Dur Hot Spring Trek
- ★Gantey Trek
Bhutan Travel Guide Sections
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