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High
in the clouds of the majestic Himalayan Mountains lie the enchanting kingdom of
Bhutan. This tiny landlocked kingdom is a living museums of
Bhutanese society with it's exquisite architecture and still intact Buddhist cultures
arousing visions of Shangri-la. As part of the Buddhist country of central Asia,
travelers from exotic and far-flung lands have long spoken of the beauties of
this tiny kingdom. This tiny Buddhist kingdom exhibits Buddhist culture in
pristine glory where the historical unfolding of the tradition has been
unfazed by the new developments, and the
governments effort to catch up with the rest of the world.
Bhutan, nestled high in the
Himalayas with
its crystal-clear air and brilliant azure skies. This isolated Kingdom houses
colorful
monasteries, high mountain passes with breathtaking scenery, and people who practice a form of Buddhism that has been intact here
for a thousand years.
Bhutan,
also known as Land of the Thunder Dragon. Here, amid cascading
waterfalls and dense forests thrive a diverse flora and fauna with many species
unique to the country, the grandeur and pristine beauty of nature finds its
counter part in the life style of the Bhutanese. The pace of life is unhurried,
and strongly influenced by Mahayana Buddhism, of which Bhutan is the last
bastion. Religious festivals are
very important in Bhutanese life and are raucous, joyous affairs. The dzongs, or
fortresses, come to life with color, music, and dancing as valley dwelling
farmers and townsfolk, dressed in their finest kira (for women) and gho (for
men), join together to exorcise evil spirits and rejoice in seasonal changes.
And you will return home with lasting memories of brightly colored costumes and
masks, raucous pageantry, and
animated, joyful crowds.
The
spiritual atmosphere that pervades these tiny kingdoms finds expression in
countless Buddhist shrines and fluttering prayer flags dotting the landscape.
The history of these states lie enshrined in these silent sentinels that rise
imposingly against the backdrop of lofty snow covered peaks and azure sky.
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High
in the clouds of the majestic Himalayan Mountains lie the enchanting
kingdoms of Bhutan . These tiny landlocked country is a living
museums with it's exquisite architecture and still intact Buddhist
cultures arousing visions of Shangri-la
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