Perched in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan remains one of the world’s most enigmatic and captivating destinations. This tiny Buddhist kingdom, measuring success in Gross National Happiness rather than GDP, offers a remarkable blend of ancient traditions and cautious modernization. Here, monastery-fortresses (dzongs) cling to cliff faces, prayer flags flutter in mountain winds, and red-robed monks navigate streets alongside government workers in traditional dress.
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