Bhutan Travel Guide - Welcome to Shangri-La
Bhutan, for several years closed off from the remainder of the world, looks like a little slice of Himalayan heaven. Here, traffic signal donʼt exist (there was one set in capital Thimphu, however they were gotten rid of for being unfriendly), strict preservation laws indicate trees still cover almost 75% of the nation, and performance is measured in Gross National Happiness. This is a land of awesome mountains-a few of the highest on the planet-- thick-forested valleys and imposing dzong, abbey strongholds typically set down up on cliff sides. Itʼs a place where landscapes are dotted with blue poppies, snow leopards and countless banners of intense flapping prayer flags. Yes, prayers. Bhutan takes its Buddhism seriously. The religious beliefs pervades all levels of life, resulting in serene temples, red-robed monks scurrying along the streets, an astonishing number of divine beings and legends, and a prevalent belief in practicing kindness and caring to all sentien...