USA? Been there. Europe? Seen it. Japan? Hai! New Zealand? Yes to that one too. Bhutan? Uh... no. But after checking out this website - www.bridgetobhutan.bt - I think I'll be adding it to my list of countries to visit. Wow.
Sandwiched by India and China and ringed with the Himalayas, Bhutan is called "Druk Yul" by the Bhutanese which means "Land of the Thunder Dragon". That's 100% awesome. This from Wikipedia on Bhutan:
Bhutan used to be one of the most isolated nations in the world, but developments including direct international flights, the Internet, mobile phone networks, and cable television have increasingly modernized the urban areas of the country. Bhutan has balanced modernization with its ancient culture and traditions under the guiding philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). Rampant destruction of the environment has been avoided. The government takes great measures to preserve the nation's traditional culture, identity and the environment. In 2006, Business Week magazine rated Bhutan the happiest country in Asia and the eighth-happiest in the world, citing a global survey conducted by the University of Leicester in 2006 called the "World Map of Happiness".
Who wouldn't want to visit a country that measures Gross National Happiness?
Bridge to Bhutan is a member of several sustainable and ecotourism associations and can handle student groups looking for unique adventure in a country most no nothing about! Fin Novu from Bridge to Bhutan sent me this to pass along to my readers:
Bridge to Bhutan is a pioneer in promoting sustainable tourism in Bhutan. The Founders, shared professional background and combined passion in, the environment, the youth and all things sustainable, led to the founding of Bridge To Bhutan. One specialty of ours is student travel. All trips to Bhutan are all-inclusive and guided trip. We want to be the bridge in connecting people, nature, and spirits. We are enthusiastic and excited to be able to share our country and allow young folks to see the world from a whole new perspective. Re-discover yourself!
Bridge to Bhutan
Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
Tel: 9752331766
www.bridgetobhutan.bt
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