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These trips are designed
for individuals whose dates are not matched with our fixed departure
trips. During these trips we traverse through the culturally centered
valleys of Bhutan, experiencing the enchantment of pure and exotic
land, through its ancient fortresses, monasteries, and temples
that dot the country side and have opportunity to witness Bhutan’s
rich arts and crafts that transforms into exquisite works of art
from the hands of master artisans. Thanks to its isolation, small
population, mountainous terrain, and the national religion of Buddhism,
which stresses the sanctity of all life, Bhutan has protected its
forests and wildlife. As a result, this tiny kingdom, in contrast
to all of its neighbors, possesses the last truly intact, large-scale
ecosystem in the Himalayas. Protecting not just nature but culture
is a huge priority for Bhutan. The Bhutanese people constitute
one of the most interesting and least disturbed cultures in the
world and are often known as the “Living museum” by
its few visitors that make into Bhutan. It is not uncommon to be
engaged in discussion by passerby, or to be invited in for lunch
by a Bhutanese family. The Bhutanese are often as curious about
outsiders as tourists are about them. Over the course of our days
in Bhutan, we will immerse ourselves in the country's rich Buddhist
culture, ancient traditions and have ample opportunities to interact
with the friendly people of Bhutan and learn their philosophy of “GROSS
NATIONAL HAPINESS”.
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