Bhutan is the land of the thunder dragon popular for its spectacular landscapes, celebrated ancient temples, monasteries and age-old fortresses. Bhutan is brimmed with highly spiced yet appetizing food, vibrant festivals, and authentic culture and traditions. Bhutan is obviously a good travel destination and a place for you to travel if you need a break from the fast-moving urban life to meditate in solitude or get involved in spiritual awakenings.
Despite the travel costs, Bhutan is undoubtedly an amazing trip. Putting the value and experience into some standpoint, here is why we think it is worth the money you spend traveling to Bhutan:
- A big portion of the fee that you pay goes towards backing health care and education in Bhutan.
- Bhutan tourism has sustained due to its strategy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). This holistic and sustainable approach to development is key to Bhutan’s tourism.
- Bhutan is a country where you will witness locals stick to their traditions and cultural values that are pure, authentic and divine.
- The government’s strategy of ‘Low Volume, High Impact’ makes Bhutan appear very expensive, but the fee a tourist pays is an all-inclusive tariff. Indian nationals do not need a visa or a licensed tour guide to travel inside Bhutan.
- Bhutan is a country with a wide selection on food varieties. Chili is almost their national fruit – most of the food items contain chilies in it. Yak meat and red rice are something to munch on. The national dish of Bhutan, Ema Datshi is a blazing mix of green chilies and local cheese.
- The cultural legacy of Bhutan is vast with numerous monasteries and old fortresses known as Dzong. Travelers get a good glance of Buddhism that is deeply engraved throughout the country.
- While exploring the beautiful country, one can experience countless natural wonders including the high mountain passes, flora and fauna species, wildlife and birds.
Overall, Bhutan is no ordinary place and a good travel destination shrouded in mystery. It is definitely worth visiting the Himalayan kingdom, the last Shangri La once in your lifetime and explore the exotic lifestyle.
