BHUTAN - The Silence
of hidden Kingdom :
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is fast
emerging from centuries of self imposed
isolation. First opened to tourists in
1974 in very regulated manner upon the
coronation of present Bhutanese King,
this mountain kingdom is still perhaps
the world's most exclusive tourists
destination. Due to the Royal
Government's far-sighted policy to
preserve the countries pristine
environment and its culture, the harmful
effects to industrialization and mass
tourism on the environment and the
traditional lifestyle of Bhutanese have
been carefully avoided. This makes
Bhutan a truly unique destination. An
unspoiled country with majestic
mountains, a unique cultural heritage
preserved for many centuries, an
architectural style like no other, a
landfill of warm hearted and friendly
people, reveals a true paradise in the
lost era of the present century. |