Bhutan

Where is Bhutan?

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas between China and India, the small Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan opened itself to the outside world only in 1960s. Hithertho, it had been largely mysterious even to its neighbours but abandoning its self-imposed policy of isolation had it grappling to find a precarious balance between modernization and the preservation of its culture and traditions.However, it does seem that Bhutan has found the perfect balance between the two and now though it is making tremendous developments in all sectors, it also manages to hold onto its unique identity that makes it unlike any other country in the world with a population of just over 0.7 million.

What is it famous for?

Handmade Wooden Bowls (Dappa) Dappa, the handmade wooden bowl, is the most popular souvenir one can take from Bhutan. Trashiyangtse, a district of Bhutan, is famous for buying Dappa. ... Bamboo reeds also function as Dappa, woven into small baskets and speciality of the southern Bhutan.

What are the places I can explore?

• Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Punakha Dzong
• Zuri Dzong Hike
• Uma Paro Hotel
• Gangtey Valley in winter

Airport closest to Bhutan – Paro International Airport

Bus/vehicle Stand closest to Bhutan – Thimphu-Bhutan Bus Route