| While you have been to Shimla, Kashmir, Kerela and | | | | entertainment, knowledge, culture and ethnicity, but I |
| other sought after Indian travel destinations, there may | | | | would like to leave the rest for you to explore, though I |
| be few places which are still hidden under the | | | | would name some of its famous attractions like |
| canopies. Bhutan is a place that may not be on the | | | | Tashichho Dzong, Simtokha Dzong, National Library, |
| 'Frequently Visited Places in India" list, but people who | | | | The High Court, The Royal Bhutan, Golf Course, |
| have visited the place need no testimonials of Bhutan's | | | | Convention Centre, etc. |
| tranquil halo. For those who haven't been on the land | | | | Buddhism is not only a religion but a way of life in |
| of pseudo Shangri-La, let us embark on a brief journey | | | | Bhutan. The teachings of Buddhism resonates in every |
| to this compact place. | | | | nook and corner, with monks and priests practicing the |
| Under the covers of rich history, spiritualism and | | | | core Buddhist teachings. The aura of the land is such |
| ethnicity, Bhutan offers a stimulating combination of | | | | that your body and mind feel enlightened, with feelings |
| imposing mountains (often clad with snow), placid | | | | of compassion and virtue for everyone. |
| sceneries and pleasant weather. Bhutan is known by | | | | So if you are enticed to experience this Shangri-La |
| several names like Land of the Thunder Dragon, | | | | (much like James Hilton's Lost Horizon), book your |
| Shangri-La, Bootan and Druk Yul. Each name | | | | tickets and let all your tautness melts right away! |
| contributes to its features, making it mystical and | | | | However, visiting Bhutan in appropriate weather could |
| enigmatic. | | | | enrich your experience. Bhutan being situated in the |
| The heart of Bhutan's culture is its capital Thimpu. This | | | | heart of mountains is severely cold in winters. Seasons |
| place has a scenic beauty that is enough to set your | | | | of Spring and Autumn are mild with sky being bright |
| soul free on the serene mountains! Thimpu also lends | | | | and mountains clear. This period also bring Bhutan's |
| an excellent location for trekking, hiking, river rafting and | | | | magic to forefront with most of the festivals taking |
| other wildlife excursions. Besides, it also offers various | | | | place here. So if you visit Bhutan in the months of |
| local markets selling exotic items at unbelievable prices. | | | | October and November, you get an opportunity of |
| Or more yet, you can just saunter in Thimpu streets | | | | viewing The Thunder Dragon clad in different colored |
| and enjoy the weekly markets! | | | | robes and delicate mists. Have a Happy Journey! |
| Thimpu has a lot more to offer in terms of | | | | |