SURPRISE ME!

Bhutan: Where Happiness Weighs More

Ankita Sharma Sukhwani

Last updated: Sep 22, 2017

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See

Taktsang Monastery, the most sacred pilgrimage site in Bhutan
A fragment of the moon brought by Neil Armstrong to the National Museum at Paro
An amazing view of the Mount Everest as you fly into Paro

Do

Drive up to Chele La Pas for a nice picnic and a mesmerizing view of the Himalayas
Test yourself on one of the most adventurous treks in the world at the Snowman Trek
Try rafting and kayaking in the Paro Chhu River

Greetings

Hello: Kuzu zangpo la
Thank you: Kadrin chhe
Where is the washroom?: Chabsang ga tey yeth ga

Trivia

Buying and selling of tobacco products is banned in Bhutan. Smoking in public is a punishable offense. You will be required to pay duty even if you wish to carry cigarettes into Bhutan.

Safety

Fire: 110
Ambulance: 112
Police: 113
Tourism Council of Bhutan: 02 323251

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It trickles down in gentle waves,

From the smiles on every face.

You hear it sung in whistling ferns,

As the humble leaves burn.

Happiness is a changing haze,

Of a universe rightly spun.

Love is but a kindled day,

Of you, me and the sun.

Bhutan is a country where development is measured in Gross National Happiness Quotient rather than GDP. Where Buddhism is not a religion, but a way of life. Where hearts are big and the days are colourful. Where modernity meets history in simple yet unexpected ways. This is Bhutan in all its brilliance:

The iconic Taktsang monastery is the unofficial symbol of Bhutan and one of its most sacred pilgrimage sites. Photo Credits: Pallavi Sharma

 

A group of young Buddhist monks are entertained at the annual Thimphu festival.

 

Samtse in South Bhutan has a hot and humid climate and a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Photo Credits: Pallavi Sharma

 

Talo Monastery is located in the hills above Punakha and hosts the annual Talo Tshechu. Photo Credits: Pallavi Sharma

 

Dochula Pass with its 108 stupas and a majestic temple is a treat when travelling through Punakha. Photo Credits: Pallavi Sharma

 

The statue of Buddha under the blue sky in Thimpu.

 

The grand fortress of the Punakha Dzong houses the winter residence of the monastic body and the Chief Abbot. Photo Credits: Pallavi Sharma

 

The concept of the prayer wheel is a physical manifestation of the phrase "turning the wheel of Dharma," which describes the way in which the Buddha taught.

 

Photo Credits: Pallavi Sharma

 

Happiness really is the best measure of the life we lead. Does travelling make you happy? Then travel more. Because there are 196 countries in the world, waiting to be discovered. Travel, because Dil Toh Roaming Hai

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