Where is Bhutan Located

Geographical Information of Kingdom of Bhutan

Bhutan is situated at the end of the Great Himalayas, and is part of South East Asia, a country well-known for its highly influenced Buddhist culture and traditions. Being a landlocked Buddhist Kingdom in South Asia, the country is located between two countries, China in the North and India in the East and West.  The western Bhutan landscape was separated from Nepal by Sikkim. The geographical structure of the kingdom of Bhutan is from plains to the Himalayan Range along the sub-alpine zone.

The kingdom covered only 46,500 km² and the population was 793 thousand according to the last statistics of 2013 AD. Buddhism is the top religion, and Hinduism is the second religion. The kingdom is a member of the SAARC federation, and Tourism is controlled by the government. There are only limited access to tourism per year.

Reasons to make your visit to Bhutan

Bhutan is one of those countries in the world where thousands of travelers make their visit every year, making it one of the most popular places for tourists. Bhutan includes some of the most unique and incredible places that must be experienced once. Below are the must-visit places during your trip to Bhutan. 

• Bhutan is one of those places that has a great influence of the Buddhist religion, where you have chances to visit ancient monasteries and interact with the local monks. 
• Amongst all countries in the world, the Bhutanese people are the sweetest and most humble ones. 
• Visit Tiger Nest Monastery, one of the major highlights that you must visit during your trip to Bhutan, situated at 3,210 meters on a rocky mountain. 
• Get a chance to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan.
• Even though Bhutan is a small country, this place includes a unique culture and traditions that have been followed till now. 
• Taste the local cuisines of Bhutan, Ema Datashi, which is mostly prepared from cheese and chili, as well as Yak meat. 
• Witness Dzongs, a preserved Bhutanese architecture with its base wide and beautiful, towering top. 
• If you are after a peaceful journey, Bhutan might be the top choice, with its full of monasteries that offer you a quiet and mesmerizing atmosphere. 

The History and Culture of Bhutan 

Bhutan’s history was first started by the arrival of Buddhism in the 8th century, which was unified by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the 17th century. The country’s monarchy changed into a democratic state in 2008, though the king of Bhutan is still there, holding great power. There were a few changes made in the modernization of the country, keeping in mind to preserve the cultural history of this country. 

The culture of Bhutan is deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, as this country is famous for its unique architecture, music, dance, festivals, and its national dress. Performing spiritual dances and rituals is a part of their Bhutanese life, as they are popular for their dances and well-preserved traditions.