Perched atop the mighty Himalayas , the Kingdom of Bhutan resists going global, preferring to keep its paradise hidden.
It is a land where the purchase of cigarettes is illegal, the rice is red and the chili peppers are not just a condiment, but the whole dish. It is also a deeply Buddhist land, where men must wear their robes to work and where gross national happiness is considered more important than Gross National Product.
Also tourism in Bhutan is unique. It is the Royal Government of Bhutan that sets minimum sales prices for organized trips to the country that must be paid in US dollars before arrival:
– $ 200 USD per person and day in high season (March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December)
– $ 165 USD per person and day in low season (July and August)
The price includes: accommodation, all internal taxes and charges, travel with a licensed Bhutanese tour guide, internal transport included, and camping equipment and road transport for hiking trails. What we will not find will be backpacking style of independent travel .
It is the last bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism , which is the spiritual practice known as one of the deepest schools of teaching in the Buddhist world.
The sacred monasteries that hang from its steepest cliffs, the monks in their red robes singing their chants day and night give this little kingdom an air of bygone times.
If you decide to visit Bhutan, you will be one of the few travelers in the world who will experience the charm and magic of one of the most enigmatic small countries that exist .