Im an Indian who lives in the southernmost state of the country. I went on a 2000+ mile bike trip to Bhutan and it was the most lifechanging experience of my life. Bhutan is calmness in a physical form.
Sidharth, can you please mention the trip details like the places you visited, hotels stayed, cost incurred, documents for getting permit and days spent
@@theflatalternativecooking9161 Missionaries aren't allowed in Bhutan. I can't say the same about Christianity until I have read what Google says about the rest of Bhutan's laws on religion.
Amazing. Imagine a government putting environment, culture and happiness first!? I honestly didn't know a place like this could still exist. They're very lucky.
@@ricardo53100 we do have a choice, we only have to wear formal dress to works, schools and respectable places like all the Ppl do around the world. In other times, we can wear anything we want but I prefer to wear our national dress because it's more comfortable and beautiful.
I love the prince, he is intelligent and understands what’s most important in amidst surrounding unhealthy environments that are ignorant of what happiness means or a distorted view of what happiness is. It is sad that the modern world is making its way into the incorruptible peace of Buhtan. It is a paradise that should be left untouched by modern society.
@@chuvaness4431 no wonder Philippines's traditional clothes more look Spanish. I'm Indonesian in my country our culture still remain, strong until this day
Wish my fellow Bhutanese teenagers think like you do... gosh I’m so sick of the guys in my class singing Señorita & Old Town Road at the top of their lungs!
I am a Indian and we had a school trip to Bhutan , oh I wish I could visit it again , I still remember the moment I opened my hotel window and I could see the mountains and breath of fresh air
The monarchy doesn't want the effects of globalisation to erode their culture and values; by banning those icons they're protecting their people from being brainwashed by the evils that globalisation brings in. Let's face it, globalisation is notorious for its ability to wipe out and/or cannibalise the cultural fabric and heritage. Mass tourism is also banned as the government has to control the tourism numbers with a minimum daily fee for sustainability and Bhutan doesn't exactly have the resources to support a large quantity of tourists.
With most of the nation on altitudes of higher than 2000 meters above sea level and with a higher energy expenditure by the human body in these environments, it's only natural that even with a lot of rice and fat they can survive.
Typical mistake: There is no limitation on tourism in Bhutan, it´s just very expensive to go there. Actually, you have to pay at least 200-250 Dollars per day. That is to prevent mass tourism following the thesis: "High quality, low impact".
The government gives more importance to the welfare of its people and care for the environment. Thus, the tourism policy is "High Value, Low Impact" and the government has set a mandatory minimum daily tariff , preventing it from being overwhelmed by mass tourism. 35% of the mandatory tariff directly goes to the government and is used for free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation and for sustainability fund to preserve the nature. The mandatory fees includes; Government Royalty All accommodations All Meals & Refreshments Private guided tour with Professional Licensed Tour Guide All Internal Transport(SUV/Comfortable coaches) Tickets & Fees to all Attractions Trekking & Road Permit Fees Question - do you still think it’s expensive ?
People with money are not necessarily the most politically correct people on the planet, however, I think it's a good way to keep away "funny" people into drugs, alcohol and prostitution. Unfortunately though, that means that also innocent backpackers on a budget won't be able to visit such splendid country! Allowing those with no criminal records in, would help the locals willing to offer budget accommodations such as guest houses, earn some money. But perhaps the prince is afraid that people might turn money-obsessed and destroy the environment like in Nepal!
Bhutan 'land of the peaceful dragon' is really a wonderful country, with good people. I had been there for a period of 4 years during 1983-88. I miss Bhutan so badly even after this 30 years period.
Bhutan might be small but its no ordinary country. Its a dwelling place of many deities a very blessed place. And it got a very protective guardian deity. Infact the land itself is originally the land of its guardian deity. Its been kept in peace and protected for centuries. Its a fairyland full of magic and mystery. Happiness is a place, and it Bhutan! ❤
I’ve been there few months back.It is such a beautiful & peaceful country,I really liked being there.The nature is all what we want❤️I had a hard time coping up with my daily life when I returned back to my country.
Bhutan makes living in the US a sad, depressing place to live. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" has definitely been forgotten in the United States. Capitalism and consumerism could one day destroy this beautiful country.
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National and state parks and libraries are exceptions that prove the rule. Most of America is a wasteland of strip malls, freeways, and fast food restaurants--and massive wealth inequality.
I have been to Bhutan... The best place out of all the other places I have visited. Here people know how to live happily.. and that's what is lacking now a days in people's life...... This is what I have experienced.....
all is not as idyllic as it seems in Bhutan..."On January 6, 1989, the 33-year-old king proclaimed a policy of “One Nation, One People.” Henceforth, it seemed that by virtue of a royal edict all Bhutanese would have to dress and speak like Drukpas. The teaching of Nepali to Lhotshampa schoolchildren was banned. They would have to learn Dzongkha. All citizens would also have to wear Drukpa attire, the gho coat for men and the kira for women. A recent citizenship law had required the Lhotshampas to produce pre-1958 tax receipts to prove that they were not illegal immigrants." ( www.thenation.com/article/enigma-bhutan/ ). This was followed up by mass expulsion of the Lhotshampa people in the 1990s.
What a wonderful world. I'd love to visit for a few days. I see beauty all over the world, and I think if these people are happy, let them be. At the end of my trip, just as with my visits to early 50 countries so far, I'm always happy coming home and walking along the beach on the coast California. What a wonderful world indeed!
I love Bhutan, excellent place to live, but don't disturb them, at least let them live with their style. They are not spoiling the environment and ethics, All over world should think about it, only with peace we can do anything, but these already made it by themselves. Excellent and wonderful, I would suggest all over world should follow this Those who are against ethics and nature they need to die, no other ways.. All over world should think about it and change their attitude and live as long you can. Please........
Ooh I so wish to reach and settle in Bhutan before modern civilization reaches it because its so pure and real...I hope this country never gets influenced the way other countries have been...Love from India😘😘 PS. the best part is they don't have MC Donald's and Starbucks!!
I travelled there last February and found Bhutan super interesting, beautiful and worthwhile with friendly people who surprisingly given the years of isolation can speak a reasonable amount of English. As for the high daily cost... the 250 dollars per day (200 in winter) includes all costs including airfare, a five star hotel, all meals, all transportation guides and admissions. And thus the cost is not really so high especially considering everything included. If you work with a specialist tour operator then they will handle the visa for you and you will be able to squeeze all the normal travel costs into the minimum daily requirement. Going at the end of February we got the winter price and the weather is mostly sunny and dry with cold mornings but rather pleasant afternoons.
How well they preserve their culture and natural environment is admirable! This is heaven on earth!💕 I love the fact that they focus on Gross National Happiness! Hey Philippines, please learn from this wonderful nation😁❤
Personal opinion, the reporter's manner when talking to local people is a little condescending... Bhutan is a nice place. I hope it is not consumed in the future.
To preserve your own cultur is great art . Bhutanese look like thery are preserving there culture . They look like what they really are. Bhutan is very hard pollengrain which is not affected by industrilization since 300 yr .
Bhutan only exists because China and India allow it. You might keep that in mind. India decided to take its neighbor Sikiim over in 1970. I do not hear anyone bemoaning that.
The dogma set in Bhutan although sounds radical and conservative but it is one thing that has well maintained this country under a certain boundary of *discipline* and I hope this sentiment never gets lost. This is what has kept this country so sacred.
Nima Yoezer , Hi, so you're the prince in my dreams? The Bhutan prince. Thanks for replying your highness! Just kidding. .I know you're not a prince.But am glad you response . It's my pleasure to have a bhutan friend.
Nima Yoezer ,sorry i don't have face book. Anyway, I'd like to go there one day. If i only a bhutan princess, I will build a palace on top of the hill . Where i can see the whole bhutan, but am not .You're so lucky, you know? Please take care your country.
Well, I spend more time on archery than computer games and I have had high speed internet for 20 years... I think archery will survive in Bhutan too :-)
I have always looked up to this pure country. One thing that amazes me is the prime minister since 2018, Lotay Tshering is actually a doctor who sets aside one day a week to be a normal doctor and to treat the people free of charge. You don't see this in the entire world ok. All the politicians in the world no matter what they say they are want power and status.
