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Guide to Bhutan – Planning a trip to Bhutan

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Bhutan, known to the locals as Druk Yul or "The Land of the Thunder Dragon" due to the fact that of the fierce summer season storms that descend from the Himalayas, is a mysterious and interesting landlocked country in between the financial powers of India and China. Closed off to the outside world up until 1974- when the very first foreigners shown up in the shape of media that were sent out to cover the coronation of the King's father- Bhutan has actually developed in this semi self-dependent state for the last 40 years. Paving the way to a distinct culture, not influenced by conquistadors or Imperial powers who never ever handled to control the country.  Book Bhutan tour packages with Swan Tours at best price. I started a journey that might have altered me permanently, one that taught me about compassion, about acceptance and about the impermanence of all of it. Here is whatever you have to learn about traveling to Bhutan, from planning when to go on...