bhutan a tiny country hidden in laps of eastern himalayas popularly referred to as “the last shangrila” or “the land of thunder dragon” or “drukyul” or “the land of gross national happiness” is the last of remaining great himalayan kingdom. it is a destination which even the most seasoned traveller dreams to visit. the rugged beautiful landscapes, majestic mountains with soaring mountain peaks, lush green forested hills and valleys, monasteries hanging precariously on mountain cliffs, charming people, fiery cuisine are some of key reasons of why you should visit bhutan. who would not like to visit a country, which perhaps is the only carbon negative country in the whole world. as soon as you step out of the plane, you feel the freshness in air.
apart from its pure natural beauty some of other keys aspects of bhutan are given below:

• vast natural wealth – bhutan is one the world’s top biodiversity hotspots. did you know that in bhutan 60% of total land is under protection and specifically meant for forests. around 60% of plant species found in eastern himalayas are found in bhutan. this small country boasts of more than 670 species of birds that are found here. it is also home to many rare and interesting animals. infact the national animal of bhutan is takin – a unique combination of goat and an antelope.
• unique art & architecture – bhutan’s art & architecture is derived from buddhist mythology and doctrine. bhutanese art is similar to tibetan art and is based on vajrayana buddhism and is essential part of daily life. bhutanese architecture combines different arts and crafts. woodwork and stonework of small traditional homes, paintings found in dzongs, traditional bridges, monasteries are classic example of bhutanese architecture.
• spirituality – bhutan is a spiritual nation which is dotted with monasteries and lhakhangs, fluttering prayer flags on high passes known as la or on traditional bridges or on houses or the hillside roads, chortens (stupa) standing at every corner, pilgrims spinning prayer wheels and chanting mantras with most common being “om mani padme hum” and with red robed monks (young and old) seen everywhere be it in monasteries, crossing the streets, walking down the roads and so on. the prayer flags are also known as wind horse flags because as per bhutanese beliefs, the wind spreads the prayers and mantras which are written on these flags around the world at horse’s speed.
• others – apart from the above, some of other important aspects of bhutan which can be mentioned here are its fiery cuisine and charming and ever smiling locals. amongst the most important dishes of bhutan is ema datshi, a fiery combination of cheese and chillies. this is the only country red rice and chillies are a part of its main dishes. in bhutan wherever you go, you will always find local people smiling. sight of these charming people fills you with joy and makes your holiday an unforgettable one and an unique cultural experience of lifetime.