Welcome to Bhutan, the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’.  To travel in this remote, once isolated kingdom is to step into another world, a real-life Shangri-La.  Tucked away in an eastern corner of the Himalayas and bordering on India and Tibet, Bhutan is a land unlike any other.  Only in Bhutan is the economy of the country measured in terms of its Gross National Happiness.  Only in Bhutan did its king recently decree an end to government rule by the monarchy and dragged its reluctant population into the 21st Century by declaring democratic elections for the first time in its history.  Only in Bhutan is it against the law to smoke tobacco anywhere in the kingdom!  Bhutan boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Asia with its stunning landscapes and soaring peaks dominating every bend in the road and every deep valley.  This is a land of Buddhist ritual where temples, monasteries and fortresses fill the background of every photograph.  The country’s easy-going pace, its deeply devout people and its refreshing and unique view of the world will change your perspective.  Explore the traditional Bhutanese architecture of the town of Paro and the capital, Thimphu.  Visit monasteries that are the repositories of its holy history and often hold pride of place when it comes to panoramic views. And above all, meet the people who will welcome you into their hearts with a genuine sense of belonging that for the visitor is a rare and much treasured experience. 

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