Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav
Religious beliefs/Buddhism: Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. More than two-third of the Bhutanese citizens follow Vajrayana Buddhism. People from all over the world come to visit the Bhutanese monasteries.
Landscape/Biodiversity: The extraordinary geographical diversity and the diverse climate conditions play an important in contributing to Bhutan's outstanding range of biodiversity and ecosystems, which are worth seeing.
Weather: Bhutan experiences five prominent seasons namely summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. It gives the flexibility for you to choose the location and the time of the year to visit, depending upon the preferable climatic conditions.
Tourist attractions: Thimpu has one of the largest statues of Buddha made of bronze and gilded in gold and the National Memorial Chorten nearby. Tiger’s Nest, Punakha Dzong, Zuri Dzong Hike, Gangtey Valley and Bumthang Valley are some other breathtaking destinations.
Cuisine: Ema datshi, the national dish of Bhutanese is a very spicy dish made with cheese and chilies and take great pride in it and you must try it too.
Culture and society: Bhutanese tradition is deeply steeped in its Buddhist heritage, be it the dress, the language, the cultural activities or its national sport archery, which you may have a feel of when you visit Bhutan.
Feeling royal: Bhutan made the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy and held its first general election in 2008. The current king is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. And it may come to you as a surprise that spotting/meeting the King of Bhutan is not as difficult as you may think.
Transport: Paro Airport is the only international airport in Bhutan. And though Bhutan did not have any railways earlier, it has entered into an agreement with India to link southern Bhutan to India's vast network.
Economy: Bhutan's currency is the ‘ngultrum’. Its value is fixed to the Indian rupee, which is also accepted as legal tender in the country. Though Bhutan's economy is one of the smallest economies of the world, it has grown rapidly in recent years.
Souvenirs: Hand-woven textiles, Buddhist paintings, stamps (as Bhutan is said to be the "philatelist paradise") with detailed images, Dzi stones, and prayer wheels are the various souvenirs that you may pick up from the markets of Bhutan.