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BhutanAbout Bhutan
Bhutan often revered as the “Land of Peaceful Dragon” is still regarded as one of the last ‘shangrilas’ in the Himalayan region because of its remoteness, its spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is in the relatively unexplored pockets of Asia, which allows only limited number of discerning travellers to the country in order to protect its fragile environment and culture.
Bhutan a purely Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom is unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The kingdom shares with Nepal the world’s greatest concentration of mountains and living heritage of Buddhism. The fifty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Paro can truly be described as a flight into fantasy. During the flight a first hand close up view of Mr. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other famous peaks become reality. Biweekly flights between these two kingdoms have made easier travel to the long isolated Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.
Religion
Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is the state religion but the Nyingma school is also well represented in the central and eastern districts.
Climate
The monsoons start in mid June and lasts until the end of September. The climate within the mountains varies greatly according to precipitation and wind conditions. In the Duars plain upto 1500m, the climate is subtropical with high humidity and heavy rainfall. The climate of mid-mountain belt varies, such that low-lying parts of Punakha, Mongar, Tashigang and Lhuntse have cool winter and hot summers, whereas the higher valleys of Ha, Paro, Thimpu, Tongsa and Bumthang ranging from 2500-4500m endure a temperate climate with cold snowy winters and somewhat cooler summers.
Spring is rhododendron season in Bhutan. The mountain-sides all over the country are ablaze in shades of red and orange. Days are warm but nights are still cold. As the monsoon rises from the Bay of Bengal, spring turns to summer and three months of heavy monsoon rains. Arguably the loveliest time of the year in Bhutan, autumn brings clear skies and warm days.
Economy
In 1995, the per capita income was estimated at USD 500 with the annual growth at five percent. Although these figures places Bhutan among the least developed nations the country is unlike others within that category as no famine, little malnutrition, good housing, exists. Over ninety one percent of the population depend on agriculture and livestock rearing which together account for some fifty percent of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product), despite the fact that only two percent of the land is arable.
Tour To The Dragon Kingdom
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