| While you have been to Shimla, Kashmir, Kerela | | | | entertainment, knowledge, culture and ethnicity, |
| and other sought after Indian travel destinations, | | | | but I would like to leave the rest for you to |
| there may be few places which are still hidden | | | | explore, though I would name some of its famous |
| under the canopies. Bhutan is a place that may | | | | attractions like Tashichho Dzong, Simtokha Dzong, |
| not be on the ‘Frequently Visited Places in | | | | National Library, The High Court, The Royal |
| India” list, but people who have visited the | | | | Bhutan, Golf Course, Convention Centre, etc. |
| place need no testimonials of Bhutan’s tranquil | | | | Buddhism is not only a religion but a way of life in |
| halo. For those who haven’t been on the land | | | | Bhutan. The teachings of Buddhism resonates in |
| of pseudo Shangri-La, let us embark on a brief | | | | every nook and corner, with monks and priests |
| journey to this compact place. | | | | practicing the core Buddhist teachings. The aura of |
| Under the covers of rich history, spiritualism and | | | | the land is such that your body and mind feel |
| ethnicity, Bhutan offers a stimulating combination | | | | enlightened, with feelings of compassion and virtue |
| of imposing mountains (often clad with snow), | | | | for everyone. |
| placid sceneries and pleasant weather. Bhutan is | | | | So if you are enticed to experience this |
| known by several names like Land of the | | | | Shangri-La (much like James Hilton’s Lost |
| Thunder Dragon, Shangri-La, Bootan and Druk Yul. | | | | Horizon), book your tickets and let all your |
| Each name contributes to its features, making it | | | | tautness melts right away! However, visiting |
| mystical and enigmatic. | | | | Bhutan in appropriate weather could enrich your |
| The heart of Bhutan’s culture is its capital | | | | experience. Bhutan being situated in the heart of |
| Thimpu. This place has a scenic beauty that is | | | | mountains is severely cold in winters. Seasons of |
| enough to set your soul free on the serene | | | | Spring and Autumn are mild with sky being bright |
| mountains! Thimpu also lends an excellent location | | | | and mountains clear. This period also bring |
| for trekking, hiking, river rafting and other wildlife | | | | Bhutan’s magic to forefront with most of the |
| excursions. Besides, it also offers various local | | | | festivals taking place here. So if you visit Bhutan |
| markets selling exotic items at unbelievable prices. | | | | in the months of October and November, you get |
| Or more yet, you can just saunter in Thimpu | | | | an opportunity of viewing The Thunder Dragon |
| streets and enjoy the weekly markets! | | | | clad in different colored robes and delicate mists. |
| Thimpu has a lot more to offer in terms of | | | | Have a Happy Journey! |