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Bhutan is a hidden gem in south asia, known for its extreme natural beauty and unique culture. This buddhist country places great emphasis on happiness and uses gross national happiness (gnh) as a measure of prosperity instead of gross domestic product (gdp). Bhutan offers a peaceful and self-sufficient lifestyle, with beautiful dzongs and monasteries, a free healthcare and education system, and a strong focus on environmental conservation. Explore the wonders of this beautiful and spiritually rich country.
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1. Extreme Natural Beauty:- Even the least beautiful places in Bhutan are more beautiful than most beautiful places in most of the countries. 2. Almost Zero Pollution:- More than 60% of the country is covered with forest. The country is sparesly populated. Their largest city (Thimphu) has a population of only 65,000. Most of the rivers and streams are so pure that you can drink water directly from of them.
3. Unique Culture: Bhutan is a Buddhist country and has a culture different from all the places I have visited. They give more emphasis on happiness than economic prosperity so much so that they use Gross National Happiness (GNP) as a measure of prosperity rather than Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Tiger's Nest Monastery at Paro
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Image c/o Anja Disseldorp, Flickr Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom of the Himalayas. ‘Mayahana’ (tantric) Buddhism is Bhutan’s official religion, and is practiced by about 75% of its entire population. Buddhist monasteries dot this nation and, while aesthetically exquisite in nature, they also serve as a reminder that the Bhutanese are a people, incredibly reverent towards each other, as well their land and animals. While Buddhism is Bhutan’s ‘go-to’ religion, Bhutan also has historical ties to several forms of animistic beliefs that are still held by many today.
Image c/o Brentolson, Flickr
While most countries measure their success in the form of GDP (gross domestic product) Bhutan measures its national prosperity in the form of ‘Gross National Happiness’. ‘Gross National Happiness’ is a term first coined by His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan in the 1970s. It is a concept that implies wellbeing should take preference over material growth. Bhutanese policies have been set up through the ‘GNH’ index, based on equitable social development, cultural preservation, conservation of the environment and good governance.
Image c/o Marina & Enrique, Flickr The Bhutanese are known for living in harmony with their environment. Bhutan is one of the last remaining biodiversity hotspots in the world, with most of its natural environment still pristine and intact. It is also the only country whose largest export is renewable energy.
These fees go towards providing free healthcare and free education to citizens, as well as towards alleviating poverty, and preserving the environment.
The busiest intersection in Thimpu, sans traffic lights. Image c/o Khaled Monsoor. In Bhutan, real life thrives. Its Buddhist values and unmaterialistic lifestyle leaves its people feeling more connected to one another and the Earth. Life moves at a slower pace in Bhutan. Even the speed limit of vehicles is on average, 20km per hour (if that’s any indication that they’re in no hurry for life to pass by quickly). Plus the capital Thimpu is one of only two in the world that doesn’t have traffic lights. They trialled one set of lights, but locals prefer the dramatic arm gestures of the city’s friendly traffic cops.
Bhutan has a very low crime rate. This may be linked to its nation’s strong ties with Buddhism and its focus on the wellbeing and happiness of its people.
Incidents of petty crime however, are occasional, and crime rates have risen slightly since the influx of foreign workers and its growing contact with foreign cultures. However, all in all, the Bhutanese culture experience very little violent crime rates and thefts.
Image c/o Andrea Williams, Flickr Over the past few decades, Bhutan as improved gender inequalities within its society and is now one of the most gender equal countries in Asia. While there are still gaps between women and men in relation to education, employment and decision-making, Bhutan has taken great care in outlining gender-responsive planning and budgeting as a means to support women’s value within society. Feature image c/o Marina & Enrique, Flickr
