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Most travellers looking for Bhutan packages are, in some corner of their heart, fascinated by Bhutan’s offbeat appeal. According to the World Bank, Bhutan is the world’s first carbon- negative country. With more than 70% forest cover, Bhutan absorbs more carbon dioxide than it emits. And that is a big statement in the era of climate change and global warming! Bhutan tour package searches went up after the rather unique country concept of Gross National Happiness or GNH was first introduced to the world. When the king of Bhutan – Jigme Singye Wangchuk came up with the concept based of sustainable and equitable socio- economic development, environmental conservation, preservation and promotion of culture, and good governance; the world took note. Many state councils, tourism boards and local bodies started following suit by weaving sustainable practices. With the principle of sustainability firmly enshrined in Bhutan’s constitution, travellers on Bhutan holiday packages can experience the living examples of this philosophy in the Bhutanese lifestyle as they travel through this unique country.
As the world’s youngest democracy, Bhutan walks the fine line between balancing happiness with growth, tradition with modernity, and well-being with material prosperity. The concept of Gross National Happiness can be experienced through the strong cultural connection between the people and the land and its culture, best exemplified by men and women wearing their traditional national costume Gho and Kira, with contemporary global dressing trends such as jeans, skirts etc. with equal felicity. It is a culture that is at once traditional and contemporary, and a trip to Bhutan can help comprehend this nuanced template for travellers from societies that evaluate growth only from a GDP perspective.
One of the most pleasant sights while driving around Bhutan at an easy pace is to see apple and pear trees in full bloom. If this seems like an attractive proposition look at the autumn months of September and October. Spring, running through April and May are equally pleasant with the countryside being a riot of colours as one drives past valleys, high mountain passes and riverside meadows. These two seasons are also ideal for adventure activities like trekking, cross country cycling and river rafting. Bhutan located in the Eastern Himalayas receives heavy rainfall between May and September. This period is best avoided as one could encounter landslides. November to February are the winter months across Bhutan, when the northern and central mountainous regions get very cold, with temperature dipping below freezing in many parts. However this season is ideal to visit the national parks of Bhutan along the southern parts of the country such as the Royal Manas National Park.
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