Perhaps the last of the Shangri-Las – Bhutan is the Land of Thunder Dragon.
Situated in the heart of the Great Himalayas, the world's mightiest range, Bhutan is a truly unique destination for the tourists, known for its pure culture and well-preserved ecology.
Although first opened only on 1974, Bhutan has become a paradise for trekkers and mountaineers. Trekking through the hills of country means sighting rare botanical plants and herbs, and encountering a multitude of colourful birds, butterflies and even extremely rare animals.
Bhutan has been considered one of the world's ten global biodiversity 'hotspots'. A country that harbors the Buddhist way of life, with a deep sense of reverence for nature, has added to its preservation.
Bhutan is located at the junction of two major bio geographical realms- the temperate Pale arctic and the tropical Indo-Malayan-and extreme variations in climate and altitude, Bhutan possesses one of the world’s most remarkable collection of charismatic vertebrates and more than 60% of the widespread species of the Eastern Himalayas.
The Kingdom has more than 620 bird species, some of which are globally endangered, including the Rufous-necked Hornbill, Black-necked Crane and Pallas’s Fish Eagle. Bhutan is truly a birdwatcher's paradise so let's feel the remarkable journey in a land blessed by the heavens and cherished by its people.
This mountain Kingdom is still perhaps the world's most exclusive tourist destination. Be there, and observe the Bhutanese effort to integrate the process of modernization while maintaining its traditional lifestyle.
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