Are there any dragons in the world today? How do they look? The dragons of “Game of Thrones” look beautiful, don’t they? Various questions are going around in our mind. But “No” is the answer to everything. Dragons do not exist in this world. It is not known whether they existed before. But if someone asks me the question of beauty I will say about Bhutan, which is also called the Land of Dragons, has some of the most beautiful structures and natural beauty I have ever seen. Let’s see if we can present them to you. So that you don’t have any problem in moving there or enjoying the beauty.
Basic knowledge about Bhutan
For those who do not know about the geographical location of Bhutan, it is good to know that Bhutan is a small kingdom in Asia located in the South Eastern Himalayan Mountains, north of India and south of China. Its beauty has the power to dazzle the eyes of travelers.It is a predominantly Buddhist country.
Bhutan with its culture
Bhutanese men and women are naturally very strong. They are as friendly as they are strong. They mingle with travellers like you without a second thought and don’t realise we’re from outside. Hospitality is an inbuilt social value in Bhutan. Bhutanese people wear colourful clothes. Men wear a long garment tied around the waist with a gho, a thin cloth belt or kera. Being a follower of Buddhism, they perform various religious rituals at various times. Which will attract travellers like us.
Natural beauty of Bhutan
Bhutan is a beautiful, peaceful and happy country. Bhutan is beyond the reach of the secular world. Along with peace there are many beautiful places, where tradition and natural splendour harmoniously coexist. There are majestic Himalayan peaks, vibrant Buddhist culture and harmony between nature and spirituality. Then there are the clear, crystalline rivers that cut through the gorgeous plains and valleys of the glacier-melted eastern Himalayas on their way to India. All in all, it is known as one of the most beautiful countries.
Language of Bhutan
The majority of people in Bhutan speak Dzongkha, also known as Bhutanese. It is the only official language of Bhutan. It is a Sino-Tibetan language written in Tibetan.
Allowed currency
Ngultram is the common and only national currency of Bhutan They generally use this single currency for livelihood. The Ngultram was introduced in 1974, where it remains at par with the Indian rupee, the only other international currency that is easily exchangeable.
Food in Bhutan
The common people of Bhutan mainly depend on rice, vegetables and spicy food. Their cuisine is said to be a fusion of Chinese, Indian and Nepali cuisine. Popular dishes there include ima datshi (chili and cheese stew), momos (dumplings), and faksha pa (pork with radish). Red rice is a staple food. Also, some other delicacies that you should eat in Bhutan are:
- Kewa Datshi.
- Jasha Maru.
- Puta.
- Thuep.
- Ara.
Market places
As mentioned earlier, Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in terms of size. So it comes to everyone’s mind that there is not much to roam and market place here. I want to tell them that they are completely wrong. Although it is a small state, as it has been discussed earlier about its beauty and places to roam, let’s talk about its marketplace. Markets in Bhutan are commonly known as “Bajam”. Bhutan’s markets known as “Bajam” offer a vibrant mix of local produce, handicrafts and cultural experiences. There is also a century-old farmers market in the capital, Thimphu. There’s more:
- Norzin Lam in Thimphu.
- Weekend Market in Thimphu.
- Thimphu Craft Bazaar in Thimphu.
- Handicrafts Emporium in Thimphu.
- Centenary Farmer’s Market in Thimphu.
- Paro Market in Paro.
- Wangduephodrang Market in Wangduephodrang.
- Punakha Craft Market in Punakha.
Religion
The national and official religion of Bhutan is Vajrayana Buddhism. About 75% of people in the country follow Buddhism and influence their lifestyle. And besides, 23% people follow Hindu religion. However, there is no difference between the minority or the majority in that country. Honor and respect always exist.
Why you need to visit this country
The amazing beauty of Bhutan, trekking in the Himalayas, to see the unique monuments of Buddhism are bound to attract the mind of the wanderlust like us. Besides, smoking is completely prohibited in Bhutan. So the air is pure and nicotine free. Bhutan should be visited at least once in a lifetime to be mesmerised by the beauty of nature and indulge in the hospitality of the Bhutanese people.
