The land of Thunder Dragon or Bhutan, The history depicts the first settlement was done by migrants from the Tibet called themselves as Drukpas. It is also called Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon) by the people of Bhutan. The location of Bhutan on the map lies in the eastern Himalayan ranges sandwiched between China in the north and India in the east, west, and South. It is accessible by road and flights from India. Flights from Nepal,Thailand,Singapore and Bangladesh.
During the early days, Bhutan was not under any rule or under colonial rule. The country was independent. Before the rule of Kings, it was under the religious head. After so many small monarchies ruled by debs or kings were scattered across Bhutan. Under the guidance of Shabdung Ngawang Namgyel, Bhutan was protected from Tibetan military forces till the 1600s. In 1907 Bhutan was united into one Kingdom by Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck on 11 June from 1907–1926. In his lifetime he made great efforts to unite the country and gain the trust of the people.
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was the third King of Bhutan from 21 August 1926, until his death in 1952. Under him, Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the rest of the world.
The location of Bhutan on the Map is near to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh when you see on the map. Bhutan is well connected with the road from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. China is not connected by road and by Air.
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. It lies in the western part of Bhutan. It is the largest city in Bhutan. Thimphu is 65 km from Paro the only international airport in Bhutan. Thimphu got one lakh fifty thousand population. Thimphu fortress Tashichoedzong lies in the cental of Thimphu city. Thimphu the capital of Bhutan shifted from Punakha in the year 1955. Thimphu was made official capital by the King of Bhutan in 1961.
Bhutan is a small country when we see the total area of Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked nation with a total area of 38,394 square kilometers. With one of the smallest populations per square kilometer in the world. Most of the area of Bhutan is covered with forest. 72% of the land is covered with forest and has become the only country in the world with negative carbon.
The population of Bhutan 2021 is 807,610 as per the 2017 population census record. Bhutan’s literacy rate is 64.9 percent. Bhutan people consist of three main ethnic groups, the Ngalops of Western Bhutan, the Sharchops of Eastern Bhutan, and the Lhotshampa of Southern Bhutan. The population of Bhutan is not growing fast as other developed nations because of free medical care given by the government. The population of Bhutan of the female is more than the male population. Many male populations undergo studies in Monasteries as monks so the female population is getting more.
The national or official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha. The traditional script of Dzongkha is Chhokey. Dzongkha is taught as the national language and English is taught as a medium of instruction in all schools and colleges. 22 languages of Bhutan are spoken across the kingdom of Bhutan, mostly dialects of the original Dzongkha, but which also includes Nepali. Other dialects include Tshangla, Layap, Kortoep, Dzala, Limbu, Keng, Tamang, and Rai, which make up around 45 percent of the spoken languages in Bhutan. The main instructions of the medium of language of Bhutan are Dzongkha and English.
The religion of Bhutan is Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christian. The major religion of Bhutan is Buddhism. 75 percent of the population practice the state religion of Vajrayana Buddhism, which is the main religion of Bhutan. It was introduced to Bhutan in the 7th century. The Rest of 25% of the total population of Bhutan is Hindu with 22%. The remaining three percent is split between Bon, Christian, and Islam, and other minor religions.
Bhutan is the eastern Himalayas with an altitude that varies from 100m in the southern foothills to 4000m in the northern. The highest unclaimed Mount Gangkhar Puensum, at 7,580 meters and the lowest point is at Drangme river with an elevation of 97 meters above sea level.
The economy of Bhutan is entirely on revenue generated by Hydro Power and is been exported to Indian. Around 805 of the clean energy is been exported. Bhutan for Tourism comes 2nd position for the revenue generated to the exchequer of Bhutan. Agriculture and forestry are based on 60% of Bhutanese society.
The economy of Bhutan is closely aligned with India’s accessible and long-term relationship. The trade and monetary links are main India’s financial assistance. Most of the development projects in Bhutan such as road construction rely on Indian migrant labour. Many power projects are underway for the economy of Bhutan.
The food of Bhutan is unique with spicy and hot in nature. The main staff food of Bhutan is rice, buckwheat, and maize with spice hot chilies. Most of the dishes in Bhutan are very spicy, with heavy use of hot chilies in most foods.
Traveling to Bhutan requires booking hotels in advance. All international tourists should contact. During high season peak season, advance booking should be done. Regional tourists can do the booking of one hotel in Paro or Thimphu and can get a permit to travel to Paro and Thimphu. Hotels in Bhutan are all categorized into many. You can start booking from budget hotels to luxury hotels. Even if you want homestays in Bhutan you can book.