Bhutan - The Home of the Golden Monkeys

Bhutan is definitely one of the most beautifulnational treasure in this country. The government
countries on the planet. Major cities in Bhutan areis totally against illegal cutting of the trees and it
Thimpu which is its capital and Paro which has thecan also attract maximum penalty. It is best to
only international airport in Bhutan. You can catchvisit this beautiful country between October and
a Druk Air flight from Kolkata in India to Paro. ByMay. It can rain heavily in the months of June, July
road you can enter Bhutan through the Indianand August. Indian currency is widely accepted in
border. You will have to apply for a permit if youBhutan. The official religion practiced by people is
wan to cross the border. You will need a passportBuddhism.
sized photograph and your passport. Bhutan isAs mentioned before, there are many
rightly called the land of the golden monkeys asmonasteries all over Bhutan and you should
these langurs are a common site in the country,definitely the recognized monasteries. There are
especially in town of Trongsa.many trekkers from all over the world who come
These golden monkeys can only be found into Bhutan for mountain trekking. Bhutan has some
Bhutan and some parts of Northern India.of the most beautiful mountain and valley trekking
While you are in Paro you cannot miss thetrails in the world. The hikers can enjoy the
Taktsang Monastery that hangs on a cliff severalspectacular view of the paddy fields from the top
thousand feet above the ground. You can go toof the mountain. Trek to the Chomolhari Mountain
this monastery only by walking that takes aboutis the most popular
2 hours one way. Even the capital city of ThimpuAgriculture is the main occupation in Bhutan
is a beautiful place with monasteries and beautifulthough tourism is catching up at a slow pace.
mountain ranges. Here you can also see theBhutan in the monsoons is so beautiful that many
Emperor's palace from outside as well as otherpeople often compare it to Switzerland in Europe.
government houses. The museum atop a hill isIn case of trekking in the valleys you can try out
filled with Bhutanese history. There is a bigthe Bumthang Valley which also gives you a
market in the city from where you can buyfantastic view of the Jakar village. If your travel
souvenirs for your loved ones back home.dates coincide with the festivals in Bhutan then
The people of Bhutan are warm and hospitable.you are lucky as they are very colorful and depict
There is no corruption in this small country andthe Bhutanese culture. It is only during these
the government also is very strict regarding thefestivals that the conservative Buddhist monks
environment cover. About 80% of the country isinteract and socialize with the people.
covered by forests which are regarded as a