Small Video clip of Bhutan

This clip will show you some of the following;
1. Bhutanese Architecture.
2. Natural Beauties of Bhutan.
3. Cultural Heritage.
4. Dress code of Bhutan.
5. View of few Bhutanese Town like Paro and Thimphu.

Welcome To The Kingdom Of Natural Beauty - Bhutan

Gasa Dzong & Kang Bum mountain
Bhutan T reeking
Bhutan National Flag

Besides the stunning natural scenery, the kingdom of Bhutan offers its visitors the enduring image of architecture. All buildings, whether large monasteries, private houses or even gas stations, must conform to traditional design. The nation is also a bastion of Buddhism, and the teachings of this tradition influence all aspects of life in the kingdom.

Nestling in the lap of the great Himalaya, has for centuries remained aloof from the rest of the world. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerized: the environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture awesome and the people hospitable and charming.

Best Time To come

The ideal time for trekking late-September to late-November when skies are generally clear and the high mountain peaks rise to a vivid blue sky. March-May is recognised as the second-best time to visit Bhutan for touring and trekking. Though there are more clouds and rain, the magnificent wildflowers are in bloom and birdlife is abundant. You're likely to get wet no matter what the season, but avoid the monsoon, June-August, when an average of 0.5m (1.5ft) of rain buckets down in Thimphu and up to 1m (3ft) saturates the eastern hills.

Winter is a good time for touring in western Bhutan, bird watching in the subtropical jungles in the south, and white water rafting. The days are sunny and cool but it's quite cold once the sun sets. From December to February the road from Thimphu to Bumthang and the east may be closed because of snow for several days at a time. It would be best not to plan to visit these regions at this time.

In recent years overcrowding has become an issue during the major tsechus (Buddhist festivals) at Thimphu and Paro, which coincide with the best seasons. You stand a much better chance of getting flights, accommodation and probably a more intimate and rewarding festival experience if you schedule your trip around one of the other cultural events.

Places To See

Bhutan is culturally and geographically divided into three regions, which are further divided into 20 Districts or Dzongkhag (singular and plural):

Central Bhutan — Jakar, the sacred Bumthang Valleys and Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park
Eastern Bhutan — Mongar and the famous cloth weaving area of Lhuentse
Western Bhutan. — Thimphu, Phuentsholing and the sacred valley of Paro

Trekking: Bhutan is a popular place for trekking, though the walks are generally quite tough as there are no places to stay or eat in the higher regions, and so all food and camping equipment must be carried in. The Fall and Spring are the best seasons for undertaking a trek. In the Summer, the paths are too muddy, while in Winter they are snow covered. However, despite the difficulties of the treks, all efforts and discomforts are more than compensated for by the stunning scenery and extremely friendly, gentle and hospitable people that are met along the way.

Festivals: Tshechu is the largest religious festival in Bhutan and is celebrated in the late Summer and Fall throughout the country (see city articles for local information), though Thimphu Tshechu is the most famous and attracts around 30,000 people. The highlight of the tshechu ceremonies is the the masked dances by monks, which were developed according to precise instructions given by past Buddhist masters. According to Buddhist philosophy, all experiences leave an imprint in the mind stream that produces a corresponding result in the future, and so viewing these dances, which are imbued with sacred symbolism, is considered to be a very auspicious and sanctifying experience. However, in spite of the religious nature of the ceremonies, tshechu is not a solemn event, and those attending generally have a good time with lots of laughter and merriment.

Want to visit Bhutan-The Last Sanghri-la, and enjoy its flora and fauna

Important Information
-Foreign travelers must posses a visa for Bhutan.
-The operator making your arrangements will handle the official formalities.
Transport is provided by tour operators who have their own fleet of luxury cars. All major places of interest are connected by paved roads.

How To Reach ?
Druk Air , Bhutan 's only airline operates flights to Paro from Bangkok , Kolkata, Dhaka , Kathmandu and New Delhi . There are following entry/exit points;
1. Phuentsholing (Central Bhutan Entry)- Road drive from Indian state of West Bengal(Jaigaon).
2. Gelephu(Central Bhutan Entry/ almost Western Bhutan)-Road drive from Indian state of Assam(Dathghari).
3. Samdrupjongkhar(Eartern Bhutan entry)-Road drive from Indian state of Assam(Daranga).
all the above entry/exit point is at southern part of Bhutan bordering India.
4. Paro(only Airport)-almost 3hours drive from capital of Bhutan(Thimphu).

Season
March-May and September-November are the high season months, while June, July and December-February comprises the low season. Bring cotton or light woolen wears in summer and heavy woolens and jacket in winter

Bhutan-The Last Sanghri-la

Bhutan the Land of Thunder Dragon , is one of the world's most enigmatic countries. Here sale of cigarettes is illegal, you get red – coloured, rice, where chillies make an entire dish and where compassion is still favoured over capitalism.
It is a nation of surprises. It has no traffic lights. Bhutanese can get a Dzongkha(National) font for their microsoft Windows.
Here there are fascinating monastries, fabulous dzongs, undiluted Tibetan culture and
tradition breath taking natural beauty, stunning flora and fauna. But more than that an aroma of life, an alternative vision of what is truly more significant in life.
Come and experience truly the ‘Last Shangri La' the enigmatic, mystic and charming kingdom of Bhutan and be yourself a part where this medieval kingdom is trying to modernize at the same time maintaining its cultural identity.

Bhutan and Its Natural Beauties

Bhutan is a land of picturesque landscape and rich history. Snow-capped mountains and bubbling streams can be seen any time of the year. Lower hills, carpeted by verdant land, are very pretty to watch. Bhutan's cultural heritage peeks from the monuments. Bhutan has Buddhist way of life and signs of this lifestyle can be seen anywhere. Bhutan is a right place for those who want to pass their vacations in solitude. See various pictures of Bhutan here and have a glimpse of the land of the thundering dragon.

Author Detail

Name:: Hemlal Bhattarai
Gender:: Male
Occupation:: Asst. Lecturer in Engineering college.
Qualification:: Master Degree in Power and Energy System

Interest::: Get myself lost in deepest core of nature beauty and cherish what actually the charm of nature.