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Travel to Bhutan Himalayas |
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Bhutan is a Sanskrit word which means High Land. Bhutan, the mountain kingdom is the world’s most exclusive tourist destination, which is situated in the heart of the great Himalayas. Originated from the word Bhu'uttan, the independent Kingdom of Bhutan is situated on the roof of the Grand Himalayas. Bhutan is called the 'Land of the peaceful Dragon' is still regarded as one of the last "Shangri-La" in the Himalayan region.
Bhutan Tourism offers tourists varied ancient Buddhist culture, indigenous tribal groups, landscape of incredible natural beauty, magnificent mountains, countryside green, unpopulated pure air and striking architecture, spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and it's unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. For a nature lover there’s lot to explore here like 160 species of mammals, 770 of birds, and 5,400 of vascular plants.
The impressive Bhutan Himalayas are permanently capped with snow, which extends down valleys in long glacier tongues. Sandwiched between eastern India and the Tibetan plateau, Bhutan hosts peaks that reach between 5,000 and 7,000 meters (16,000-23,000 feet) in height. These mountains are neighbors to Mount Everest, Earth’s highest peak at 8,850 meters (29,035 feet).
Some of the best Himalayan Adventure Sports Activities are carried out here in Bhutan. The Bhutan Himalayas also is known as a trekker’s paradise, with its rocky mountains, captivating valleys, winding rivers, sparkling lakes, thick forests and the unexplored virginity of nature. Trekking is the ideal way to experience rural Bhutanese culture and uncharted wilderness. Rafting in Bhutan is also a better option here.
