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BHUTAN
Nestled in the majestic eastern Himalayas, the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, with its breathtaking landscapes and pristine environment, comparable in size and beauty to Switzerland, offers a unique blend of stunning valleys, rich Buddhist heritage, and a distinct culture that prioritizes Gross National Happiness, making it an extraordinary destination for travelers.
NATURAL BEAUTY
Bhutan’s profound reverence for nature, rooted in Buddhist principles of empathy and compassion, has culminated in a pioneering approach to environmental conservation, wherein the constitution mandates an enduring safeguard of 60% of the nation’s land as pristine forest, ensuring the country’s ecological heritage remains an integral and untouched part of its identity.
BUDDHISM
Bhutan’s rich history, which began with the introduction of Buddhism in the 7th century, has evolved into a unique cultural heritage, culminating in the country’s emergence as the last stronghold of Vajrayana Buddhism in the 21st century, where Buddhist values are intricately woven into the fabric of daily life, and religious diversity is celebrated with harmony and tolerance.
WE THE PEOPLE
Bhutanese people, deeply rooted in spirituality and firmly grounded in their unwavering belief in the concept of “karma”, embody a unique cultural identity shaped by the profound principles of Buddhist philosophy, which permeates every aspect of their lives, and is reflected in the warm hospitality, gentle nature, and lively sense of humor of the kingdom’s sparse population of 0.8 million inhabitants, comprising the indigenous Sharchopas, the Ngalogpas with their ancestral ties to neighboring Tibet and Mongolia, and the Lhotshampas of Nepalese origin.
