Introduction
Sprawling over the foothills of the Himalayas, there is a fascinating Kingdom in the hearts of people around the world- it is Bhutan. Nestled in the sanctuary of wedged mountains and in deep canyons, the mountainous nation is a true photographer’s paradise living to its hallmark- “The Last Shangri-La.”
In this cautiously ajar nation, all the pockets are bestowed embroidery of cultural intactness, marvelous landscapes, flora and fauna in its glory and people happy, the coming together of these elements unfurl Bhutan as a “dream destination” for photographers and others.
The fury of modernization and urbanization took away Bhutan’s beauty but the efforts are truly laudable striving to conserve its cultural heritage and
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In the cacophony of the urban jungle, there is solace in the deep valleys of Bhutan.
Photographers in all the seasons of Bhutan come to capture the rustling autumn leaves, spring’s first bloom, and snow-capped mountains in fall and the pouring summer, the thirst for more is perpetual.
With a cultural milieu that binds modernization with age-old traditions, this small Himalayan nation is the perfect gateway to ancient living heritage. Bhutan is honest 21st century natural wonder.
The becoming of a state- Bhutan
There are no official records of Bhutan’s History. Some historians and anthropologists trace the country’s history to some 2000 years ago when the country was just a transitional place for the travelers. Developing to a nation against the transitional land, sources claim that “many people decreed to exile in Tibet and Nepal, they lost the trail in Bhutan travelling from India and other neighboring countries.” Another assertion tells about the ‘weather
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Now they are building an army and forming their own government - on land that belongs to
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I enjoy traveling around with my Canon 1000D and capturing life precious moments. Even though my camera is old, it has been my best friend since the inception of the world. It has always been there for me, and it always will. My buddy and I are ardent fans of photography; for that reason, “Journal of a Wanderlust” has born. It is an active blog and I usually update it twice a month, despite my busy academic schedule.
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Bhutan IAS project Bhutan, also know as the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a country in South Asia located in the Eastern Himalayas. It is a landlocked country which means it is almost entirely surrounded by land having no coastline. It is bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region in the north, by India in the south, the Sikkim State of India; the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the west, and Arunachal Pradesh state of India in the east. The region of Bhutan is the second least populous nation after the Maldives. It’s capital is Thimphu as well as being the largest city.
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