Discover Bhutan (The Last Shangri-La):
A Himalayan kingdom next to Nepal is still perhaps the world's most exclusive tourist on the earth reflecting age-old religion, culture, arts and architecture in its golden peak in the background of deep green valley and hillside. People are deeply religious following the Mahayana form of Buddhism. The air of spirituality is evident, even in the urban centers where the spinning of prayer wheels, the murmur of mantras and the glow of butter lamp in the houses are still important feature of everyday life. Monastery, temples and religious monuments are dotted across the landscape, bearing witness to the importance of Buddhism.
Bhutan at a Glance:
Area: 47,000 sq. km
Capital: Thimphu
Continent: South Asia
Seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring
Language: Dzongkha & English
Currency: Ngulturm
Population: (2006 approx.) 2,279,723
Religions: Buddhist & Hinduism