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Bhutan, approx. the size
of Switzerland, covers an area of 47,000 sq. kms & has a
population of less that 700,000 inhabitants. These figures,
however do not reflect the incredible geographical &
ecological diversity of the country nor its natural wealth.
The range of altitudes revel its variety, rising from 300m on
the Indian frontier to 7,300m on the Tibet border. The land is
reminiscent of a gigantic staircase.
The name Bhutan appears
to be derived from the ancient Indian term Bhotana, which
means the end of the land of Bhots (Tibet). The Bhutanese
themselves refer to their country as Druk Yul or the Land of
the Thunder Dragon. Druk meaning dragon and extending from the
predominant Drukpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. You will
discover in the Thunder Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan, true
mystical bliss enveloped in its natural splendour. This
Himalayan paradise is still wrapped in a time, recollected by
many as “those good old days”.
Bhutan is still restricted and is accessed by us for you.
With modern
transportation facilities, you can now comfortably experience
the warm hospitality of its friendly people, the carefree
Bhutanese lifestyle and the culture of the peaceful haven.
Magnificent scenery, fortresses from the past that are
awesome in design, monasteries that are out of the world. Here
too, are treks in a mountainous wilderness and here too, are
festivals as colourful as any artist's palette and alive with
traditional chants & dancing. Bhutan which is still tourist
young and where there are palaces and huge fort like Dzongs.
The impossible monasteries like Taktsang and the unspoiled
green grandeur of the country have still to be discovered.
Throughout the centuries, the Bhutanese have treasured their
natural environment and have looked upon it as the source of
all life.
 The
National carrier Druk Air operates from the only international
airport in Paro with 75-seater BAE-146, a four engine jet
aircraft. It has scheduled flights to Kathmandu, Delhi,
Calcutta, Bangkok & Yangon. By road, it is possible to drive
via India to the Bhutanese town of Phuntsoling, gateway town
in the southwest.
The
Kingdom lies east of Nepal and west of the Indian state of
Arunchal Pradesh, south of Tibet and north of the Indian state
territories of West Bengal & Assam. Bhutan is a landlocked
country surrounded by mountains to the north & west. The
altitudes in the south range from 1000 to 4500 feet. From 4000
feet in the east around Tashigang to a high of 17,000 feet
over the highest pass. The altitude at Thimpu, the capital is
7,700 feet.
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