The most popular destination today beckons! On the roof of the world, nestled on the lap of the Eastern Himalayas, is Bhutan, or the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon. Here, centuries old ways of life, culture and tradition blend harmoniously with modern times of create a fairytale realm like no other. Bhutan has never been colonalized and the Bhutanese are fiercely protective about their independence. After centuries of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan has emerged strongly from the shrouds of myth as a nation exemplified for choosing all the right paths. Bhutan is perhaps the only nation in the world where billboards and tobacco are banned. Their absence further heightens the nations intact forest cover of more than 70 percent of its entire land and its prestigious standing among the 10 global hotspots for environmental conservation. Bhutan is also the recipient of the Champions of The Earth Award 2005 from the United Nations Environment Program.

Bhutan: Druk Yul - Population: 7,00,000 - Capital: Thimpu
Location: Bhutan lies between 890 and 920E and 270 and 280 N.
Time: 30 minutes ahead of Indian standard time. 6 hours ahead of GMT.
Language: Drukpa (67%) of Tibetan and Monpa Bhutan Travel

Information: All Foreign National Tourists visiting Bhutan must travel through all inclusive package Tours, for which there is a fixed tariff set by the Royal government of Bhutan. This Tariff includes the Services of accommodation, All meals, Transportation within the country, Guide services, sightseeing and entrance fees for the museums and monuments.
Tourism in Bhutan: The Royal Government of Bhutan adheres strongly to a policy of low impact/volume, high value tourism.
Tourism policy dictates that the industry must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable.
The Government recognizes the importance of tourism in achieving social-economic development, promoting understanding among people and building closer ties of friendship.

Bhutan Festivals & Events:

At various times of the year, Bhutanese in towns and villages congregate to witness masked dance festivals known as Tshechus. These colorful events draw thousands of locals, the dances are more often like plays where good triumphs over evil or depicts significant historical events, especially about the life of Bhutan's partron saint, Padmasambhava )also known as Guru Rimpoche). There is inevitably a great deals of socializing, it is an opportunity for people to relax and forget daily routines, to dress in their finest clothes and jewelry but, more impotantly, it is an occasion for prayer and blessings.

Tshechus maily comprise mask dances in addition to some folk dance entertainment. Festivals are not  pageants or entertainment events and definitely not held as tourist attractions. They are genuine manifestations of ancient religious traditions, which outsiders are give the privilege to witness.