Land of Thunder Dragon
Bhutan
Located in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a small kingdom around the size of Switzerland and spoke affectionately as Druk Yul means "land of the thunder dragon." Â The company is closely said soldiers and their values in the Buddhist teachings of love and compassion. It is for this reason that Bhutan is able to enjoy the serenity for decades. Bhutan is a unique breed of people, their identity reinforced by years of self-imposed isolation.
Bhutan is a kingdom, a country of high mountains and exotic valleys, snow capped mountains and springs in place, an ecology intact and the incredible rich flora and fauna. Make a trip to Bhutan in connection with humble is the opportunity to experience a Himalayan Buddhist culture.
Bhutan Legend
The first inhabitants of Bhutan have since returned a. 2000 C. according to archaeological evidence. Buddhism, probably introduced in the second century, although traditionally its introduction is attributed to the first Guru Rinpoche visit the eighth century. Flowers Tantric strain of Mahayana Buddhism practiced in Bhutan. The eight events are revered throughout the kingdom as the second Buddha and wherever visited the country for pilgrimages is now a highly revered by Bhutanese.
Bhutan was not unified under a central authority until the sixteenth century. However, the presence of many religious in the country and noble families ruled in different valleys throughout Bhutan, quarreling among themselves. This situation changed in 1616 with the arrival of Ngawang Namgyal Tibet. It Drukpa Kagyu religion across the region and soon established himself as the religious leader of Bhutan with the title Zhabdrung Rimpoche. He dismissed the attacks of the Tibetan lamas and the forces of his rival and becomes the valleys of the South in a unified country called Druk Yul (Land of Thunder Dragon). Your system policy lasted until the early 20th century era of Zhabdrung ended in 1705 was followed by 200 years of internal conflict and political infighting.Â
Instability lasted until 1907, when Ugyen Wangchuck was unanimously chosen by the leaders of Bhutan and the flames, hereditary chief of Bhutan. Thus, the first The king was crowned and the Wangchuck dynasty began. During the past four decades, he and his heir, King Jigme Wangchuck, brought the whole country under the Live control from the monarchy.
During the reign of the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck of Bhutan has opened its doors to the outside world after a long isolation of age. Bhutan joined the United Nations. He was our neighbor, who has strongly supported our country for the admission of India. During his term of Bhutan developed many of diplomatic relations with many countries. Slaverism age was abolished long reign in the country and started modern education. Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is known as the "Father of Modern Bhutan.
The fourth king, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, has continued the policy development controlled with special emphasis on preserving the environment and the unique culture of Bhutan. Among his ideas, autonomy economy is now widely known as "Gross National Happiness." His coronation, June 2, 1974 was the first time the international media was allowed to enter the Kingdom, and marked the first appearance of Bhutan on the world stage. The first group of tourists arrived to pay more later this year. In 1999, television and the Internet was introduced for the first time Bhutan.Â
- People
Bhutan has an ancient culture with a strong influence Tibetan traditions have remained unchanged for centuries. The Bhutanese are very friendly and welcoming. The vast majority of Bhutanese are a linguistically homogeneous group sub-divided into three main groups. These are Sharchops (people of the East), Ngalops (people of the west) and Lhotshampas (south) and speak some English. Due to the isolation of many communities, there are many different dialects, dress codes and customs that make the visit even more fascinating. A benevolent monarchy and future vision determined to keep these long-standing traditions and also offer its people a free education and health services. national dress and national building code is enshrined in the Constitution and traditional practices are encouraged as much as possible.
- Language
Language Bhutan's official "Dzongkha. It is widely spoken in the kingdom. Lhotshamkha is also one of the main languages spoken by the people of southern Bhutan, are of Nepalese origin. Sharchopkha Tsangla or another dialect is spoken by the great people of eastern Bhutan. There are also many local dialects used in many parts of Bhutan. Drukpas are composed of three main ethnic groups are Ngalops and Sharchops Lhotshampas. Ngalops the first group originally from Tibet, who are followers of Buddhism and established mainly in western and central Bhutan. Sharchops are the second group migrated from northern Burma and northeast India and settled in eastern Bhutan. Lhotshampas are the third group migrated to Bhutan in Nepal early 20th century for agricultural land and labor. They live mainly in the southern plains.
-  Religion    Â
Bhutan is a deeply spiritual country where the population values are strongly influenced by religious customs. Common among these three brands of faith that are shaping the personality of Bhutan are the "power of prayer, spiritual edifice infrastructure and not to take life. "Moreover, the Buddhist faith has played and continues to play a key role in the culture, ethics and sociology Bhutan and its people. Permeates all stands of secular life, bringing a great respect for the land and welfare. Throughout Bhutan, stupas were held online road to commemorate Guru Rinpoche Zhabdrung, Drukpa Kuenley "Divine Mad Man" and many other renowned Tibetan saint ceased to meditate and go on a pilgrimage. Also said that symbolically represents the spirit of Buddha, and serve to remind people the opportunity and the path to enlightenment. In addition, eliminate the evil spirits and to protect travelers and residents of impending danger. prayer flags waving even more common on long poles to keep constant communication with heaven. Bhutan is the only country in the world to conserve the Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism as its official religion. Â
A topography of Bhutan
The kingdom of Bhutan is located in Nepal and the western Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is south of the hinterland ANDA northern Tibet Indian territories of Assam and West Bengal. Located in the heart of the High Himalayas, Bhutan is a landlocked country surrounded by mountains in the north and west. The rugged east-west by a few Western travelers limits of alternatives and states of India largely unknown in Arunachal Pradesh. The Himalayas High on the steppes of northern Tibet separate kingdom. The population of 734 340 consists mainly of indigenous people of Bhutan. The lower southern regions are inhabited by the migration of Nepal who have obtained citizenship of Bhutan. Most of them are agricultural workers who benefit from the fertile south. Elevation in the range of 1000-4500 meters south and altitude in populated areas of the center of the range of 4,000 feet east around Trashigang to a maximum of more than 17,000 feet above the neck. Altitude in Thimphu, the capital, is 7700 feet. A high mountain range that separates the southern plains of the central valleys.
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- Heritage Natural
Nowhere in the Himalayas, the natural heritage richer and more varied than in the Peaceful Dragon. According to legend, United States Lhojong known Menjong which means "the valley south of Medicinal Plants", a name that still applies today. The rich flora and fauna is the result of its unique location in the eastern Himalayas, an area that extends through two Indo-Himalayan (oriental) and the Arctic regions biographical pale. Annual precipitation, which is significantly higher than in the central and western Himalayas, and considerable variation in altitude of 200 meters in the south to more than 7,500 meters in the north, which is accompanied by profound changes in climate.
Because deep traditional reverence which the Bhutanese have for nature, the kingdom is one of the leading countries in environmental preservation. Over 73% of the area is still under forest cover. Many parts of the country that have been declared as wildlife reserves, natural habitats of rare species of flora and fauna. Opened for tourism in 1974, after the coronation of the fourth king, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Bhutan is perhaps the destination of the world's most exclusive.
The country managed to retain all the charm of old world. As images timeless past, travelers comply with the glory of the ancient land through its strategic fortresses known as dzongs monastic. A temple of many ancient monasteries and stupas that dot the countryside, prayer flags fluttered along high ridges, wild animals which abound in dense forests, the white foam falls showers that are ethereal, and the warm smile of the population. Every moment is special, we discover a country that chose to retain in its pure magic.
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dense jungle is characteristic altitudes below 1500 meters (5000 feet). Especially since the height the slope of the mountains are covered with forests, including beech, ash, birch, maple, cypress and yew. 2400 m – 2700 (from 8000-9000 feet) are forests oaks and rhododendrons. Above this level, fir and pine trees grow in line. Primroses, poppies (including the rare blue variety), magnolias and Orchids are abundant.
The relative abundance of wild animals assigned to the reluctance to take the Buddhist life. In the lowlands of southern Bhutan, mammals are the Leopard, Goral, sambar, bears and rhinos in the highlands of snow deer, musk deer and barking deer. Game birds are pheasants, partridges, doves, and quail.
- Seasons
Bhutan has four seasons each with its advantages and disadvantages for visitors. The southern plains near the Indian border are warmer and more tropical than most of the central valleys.
Spring Botanical is a pleasure as rhododendrons, azaleas and clumps of wild flowers wildlife, including prairie edelweiss coverings like carpets. The flowers add a touch of various valleys delicate pink and white flowers add a new sense of wonder of the earth is about to explode with new wealth. And white cosmos flowers cheerful pink dot the landscape. Summer is a season for abundant flowers are in bloom and are covered in green valleys, sweeping weeping willows banks of most rivers and the spark cones in the sun, so full of resin, are willing to dive into the ground. The months in the southern region are generally hot, while in other parts of the country, is warm and pleasant with average maximum temperatures not above 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 10-15 degrees Celsius. launches an autumn landscape Gold is one of the busiest times of year for tourism in Bhutan. In December the time takes its winter coat where days remain crisp and cool nights. The southern regions, however, being much lower have a climate warmer and considerably warmer winters. Soft wisps of clouds draped lazily over the mountains, waiting to set off a new life in the landscape.
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Due to the uneven Terrain, weather varies considerably from place to place. In the outer foothills adjacent to the plains of India, rainfall varies between 150 cm and 300 cm (60-120 in) a year, forests are smoking hot and rainy season, while the hills are colder, wet and foggy. Violent storms cause name Himalaya of Bhutan, Druk Yul, means "land of the thunder dragon." Rainfall is moderate in the central valley flat (which has an altitude of 1100-3000 ²). Sources and high valleys (above 3700 For ²) are relatively dry. There is less rainfall in eastern Bhutan. In general, the highlands are cooler the year. Average temperatures are 4Â ° C (39A ° F) in ° C in January and 17A (63 ° F) in July.
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