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Population: 700,000
Location: In the Himalayas and between China and India.
One international airport in Paro which is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Only 15 pilots allowed to land. Due to deep valley and high elevation
Not a popular travel destination due to 'expensive' visa fee.
focuses on high value low impact tourism. $250 daily fee in high season BUT you receive accommodation, food, transport and 35% goes to locals.
Kila Goempa established in 9th century.
it's the oldest nunnery in Bhutan
The building and neighbouring buildings are pressed to the cliffs.
A mountainous. 72% land is green. Trees are not widely cut.
Mt Jomolhari - 7326m which is Bhutan's 2nd highest mountain.
Chorten stupa built in 1974 to honor 3rd king of Bhutan
Clockwise in Bhutan like walking
Memorial Chorten
Takim, the national animal
Phallus paintings which drive away evil.
Mahayana Buddhism practised as a philosophy. It is believed that everything you do in your current life affects your afterlife.
Animals are considered as untalking humans (reincarnated) so all meat is imported
National Sport: Archery.
Symbol of manhood
Institute of Zorig chusum in Thimphu is set up by gov to preserve the tradition art.
Only country in the world without a single traffic light.
Former capital: Punakha
Dochula pass:
108 chortens/ stupas built under patronage of queen mother
Tiger nest Monastery is most popular destination.
This country isn't just carbon neutral — it's carbon negative Ted Talk notes:
Bhutan education is free. As well as healthcare.
Bhutan Generates 2 million tonnes of Carbon dioxide.
But the forests sequester 6 million tonnes
By 2020 Bhutan could export enough electricity to offset 17 million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide.
By harnessing half the hydroelectric potential, 50 million tonnes of CO2 can be offsetted.
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