Bhutan: The Hidden Gem

Queen Jetsun Pema and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck are the current rulers of the kingdom of Bhutan. It is located on the Central Himalayas and is neighboured by India, China and Nepal. The people of the land are still traditionally culturally dressed and still put their cultural heritage to practice.

Inhabited by 1.4 million people, it is also home to several endangered species. The country is surrounded by pure air, forested valleys and traditionally cultivated lands. Since its surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, the snow is always present.

The Bhutanese have always lived peacefully with nature. Being so respected, the government wants to maintain a balanced ecosystem. The land of the thunder dragon has different climates and the selection of plants, trees and flowers vary widely. They have over 5,500 species of plants with over 600 orchid species. The wide lakes and rivers add on to the beauty of the country.

The wildlife of Bhutan might shock you, it is the land of big animals such as; elephants, water buffalos, yaks, bluey sheep and monkeys. These animals are also kept as pets in a Bhutanese household except for the snow leopard that resides in the white snow of the Himalayas. Over 260 species reside in the woods and trees or Bhutan.

Bhutanese people are hardly influenced by the western lifestyle. They still dress as they did one hundred years also in their woven clothes. Since it is the only Buddhist kingdom in the world, the people thrive on peace and simplicity. The vintage feel of the country will guide you to Bingo Extra, where you can play bingo online. The theme of the site is the 70s, thus be sure of getting a vintage feel when you get there. At Bingo Extra, you can play the best bingo games such as 75 ball bingo, 90 ball bingo and 5-line bingo… or some amazing slot games!

In Bhutan, women and men both have equal rights. Since the kingdom was always balanced gender wise, there was never any problem of giving women more importance in their society. Another thing about these people is that they do not let the birth rates influence their social and educational services.

If you ever plan on visiting Bhutan, you should look for a tourist package as the tourism in Bhutan is controlled as the natives want to preserve their cultural land. It is advisable to travel during the festive season as their celebrations are quite unique. The best festivals celebrated in Bhutan are

• Thimphu Tshechu- The natives dress in their traditional clothes dance on the streets for 3 days.
• Paro Tshechu- Monks and laymen dress in colourful costumes and they wear masks representing deities and show the historical culture through dance moves.

The cuisine in Bhutan varies and every region has their own special dishes. Butter and cheese made from yak and cow milk is very common. Chicken, pork, beef, mutton, yak and fish are meats that are widely consumed.