This tiny Buddhist kingdom nestled in the Eastern Himalayan ranges has a mysterious yet spiritual aura to it. Known as the Land of the Dragon, the pristine, unexplored natural beauty, abundant wildlife like yaks, rare snow leopards, blue sheep and black-necked cranes can be seen here. The majestic Himalayas is simply captivating to the most seasoned trekker.
A deeply spiritual country, dzongs, monasteries and monks, fluttering prayer flags and twirling prayer wheels are common sights. The people are warm but have deeply held beliefs and religion permeates every sphere of life. The many beautiful monasteries are a treat to see. Shop for colourful masks, hand-woven bamboo items, woodcarvings or wrap-around ‘Kho’ for men and the ankle-length ‘Kira’ for women.
Language: Dzongkha
Currency: Ngultrum Nu
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- Paro - The town has the only airport in the country.
- Thimpu - Capital city.The Tashichho Dzong houses the throne room of the King of Bhutan.
- Punakha - Punakha Dzong is home to the Central Monk Body and the Je Khenpo (the spiritual leader).
- Bumthang - The spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend.
- Trashigang and Yangtse - 17th century Dzong, it’s the market place of the nomadic people of Merak and Sakteng.
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