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My Bhutan Travels is in the travel service business offering tour packages to Bhutan for people looking for a special experience holiday. With the increasing number of enthusiastic tourists coming to Bhutan and finding it one of the world's most exclusive tourist destinations, My Bhutan felt the need to provide its clients the finest service available in the kingdom to make their stay as extraordinary and as special as possible. Why do we tell our customers to choose us? Because we understand the need of our customers. When you are with us you are our family and we take special care of you attending to all your needs.


VISIT  BHUTAN

Bhutan opened its door to tourists in 1974. The landlocked country has a mountainous landscape covered mostly by forest and woodland, and as a result is one of the 10 most biodiversity areas in the world. This tiny landlocked kingdom is a living museums of Bhutanese society with it's exquisite architecture and still intact Buddhist cultures arousing visions of Shangri-la. The kingdom exhibits Buddhist culture in pristine glory where the historical unfolding of the tradition has been unfazed by the new developments, and the government’s effort to catch up with the rest of the world. Bhutan, nestled high in the Himalayas with its crystal-clear air and brilliant azure skies houses colourful monasteries, high mountain passes with breathtaking scenery, and people who practice a form of Buddhism that has been intact here for a thousand years.

The pace of life is unhurried, and strongly influenced by Mahayana Buddhism, of which Bhutan is the last bastion. Religious festivals are very important in Bhutanese life and are raucous, joyous affairs. The dzongs, or fortresses, come to life with colour, music, and dancing as valley dwelling farmers and townsfolk, dressed in their finest kira (for women) and gho (for men), join together to exorcise evil spirits and rejoice in seasonal changes. And you will return home with lasting memories of brightly colored costumes and masks, raucous pageantry, and animated, joyful crowds. The spiritual atmosphere that pervades these tiny kingdoms finds expression in countless Buddhist shrines and fluttering prayer flags dotting the landscape.


BHUTANESE CUISINE

The greatest passion of the Dragon Kingdom undoubtedly is reserved for chilies, a ubiquitous and fiery part of every dish, every day. Bhutanese believe in lots and lots of rice with their curry, in exactly inverse proportions to European preferences. Bhutanese particularly like pork, fresh or, even better, dried.

In most Bhutanese homes, whenever a guest arrives he or she will first be offered tea, then a snack like zow, then doma (bettle nut with leaf and white calcium paste) and, at last, homemade alcoholic drinks. Both the liquor and/or tea also may serve as not only a starter, but as a closer, since Bhutanese do not eat desserts.

CULTURE

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, the small country of Bhutan has segregated itself, and its rich culture, from westernization for thousands of years. The natural environment is the central treasure of the Bhutanese culture, being the source of all life, and the home of the gods and spirits. The sacred Buddhist way of life permeates all walks of life in Bhutan, such as traditional dress and prayer ceremonies, and it has been this way since the 7th century. Yet all this is coming under pressure from the influx of western culture into the country. As the rest of the world progresses further into the technological age, there has to be a decision made on whether Bhutan will join the march into the future, or hang on to their carefully preserved culture. Or is there a balance that can be made?  

It would be hoped that cultures such as that existing in Bhutan aren’t just documented in museums and encyclopedias after being extinct and taken over by other cultures. Having them actually exist around our globe makes the world a more diverse and enjoyable place to live. With technology becoming a driving force of the economy and money becoming the driving force of the people, it is a breath of fresh air to come across a culture that is removed from the eternal rat race. Hopefully Bhutan will find a balance and preserve its ancient culture to ensure that global diversity continues for years to come, and save us from becoming one standardized culture. Maybe then we might all be able to respect the right of "gross national happiness".

2008 - 100 years of monarchy

The year 2007 marked 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan. But as the year 2007 was very inauspicious according to the Bhutanese calendar, it will be in 2008 that Bhutan will celebrate the 100 years of Kingdom. Many festivals and much revelry have been planned to celebrate this momentous occasion. The theme set for its celebration is “MEET THE BHUTANESE” where you will be given the opportunity to experience the magic of Bhutan as it has never seen before. Visitors will be given the chance to immerse themselves into the soul of Bhutan through things such as the opening of areas normally closed to tourists, and the development of specialty tour programs. For those yet to experience the magic that is the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 presents the perfect opportunity.

* (Book your tour now as the infrastructure will allow only a limited number of visitors)