Holidays in Bhutan. Landscape of Bhutan is predominantly mountainous. The whole northern part - is a vast alpine region with ridges of the Great Himalayan Range, where rivers of Jamuna basin are begun. Bhutan's highest point is Kula Kangri Mount (7553 m). Highlands are sparsely populated, there are alpine meadows and scrubs. Central areas are located in crossed plains and of middle-mountains zone. There are arrays of evergreen and deciduous forests and fertile valleys here. Southern foothill areas lie in the area of low mountains and elevated plains. According to Bhutanese law, 60% of the territory should not ever be cut down.
BhutanThe Kingdom of Bhutan - is a quiet refuge for adherents of Buddhism and an exotic vacation for tourists. There are a lot of weapon, jewelry and art markets |
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Bhutan, buddhismBuddhism came to Bhutan already in II century AD. Songtsen Gampo - the King of Tibet - has declared Buddhism as the official religion and opened in a single day 108 monasteries all over the Himalayas |
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Bhutan, Buddhist FestivalsTraditions of Buddhist festival do not change for thousands of years, and today it remains a vivid manifestation of faith - an important part of Bhutanese life |
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Bhutan, communityMost of the Bhutanese are Buddhists. There are more monks-lamas in Bhutan than in any other Buddhist country. Most Bhutanese live in small villages in valleys |
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Bhutan, foodNational cuisine of Bhutan is fairly simple - rice is a staple food, which is used in various combinations with vegetables, sauces, saffron and butter |
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Bhutan, national sportThe most popular national sport in Bhutan is Archery. Archery matches are always a grand event with dances, music, entertainment, strong drinks and huge crowds of public |
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Bhutan, natureThe nature of Bhutan is incredibly diverse - the climate, the flora and fauna changes, as slopes of mountains raise |
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National Institute for Zorig ChusumIn the National Institute for Zorig-Chu-Sum students are trained in traditional painting on the best classical models. The school was open in 1997 |
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Paro TaktsangThe famous monastery hangs on the cliff, towering above the valley on 700 m. Almost totally Burned in 1998, the Paro Taktsang monastery now is restored and open for pilgrims |
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Trongsa DzongTrongsa Dzong (1648)- an ancestral home of the royal family. Annually (December - January), the principal holiday of the country - Trongsa Festival – takes place here |