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Gross National Happiness - Bhutan

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Unlike other countries, Bhutan has very unique philosophy to guide her developmental activities. Bhutan has adopted Gross National Happiness (GNH) rather than  Gross National Product (GNP) to measure the economic growth of country, because the Bhutanese believe the ultimate goal of every developmental activities is happiness of the people. Gross National Happiness (GNH) is a holistic and sustainable approach to development which balances between material and non-material values with the conviction that humans want to search for happiness. The objective of GNH is to achieve a balanced development in all facets of life which is essential to our happiness. The goal of GNH is happiness. One of several means to achieve this goal is sustainable economic growth. GNH is a unique approach to national and global development. The concept of Gross National Happiness consists of four pillars: Fair socio-economic development (better education and health), conservation and promotion
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Your Passion for Wildlife - Royal Manas National Park

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Royal Manas National Park is the Bhutan's oldest protected areas. It was established as Game Sanctuary in early 1960's and in 1964, it was declared as the Wild Life Sanctuary and in 1993, it was further upgraded to National Park. Royal Manas National Park covers 1057 sq.km and it is home to more than 900 species of vascular plants and 60 species of mammals and 431 species of birds. Some of the world endangered animals like tiger, golden languor are found in this park. Large mammals like Asiatic Water Buffalo, Gaur, Sambar, and Asian elephant are common sight in the park. Eight different species of cat are also found in the Park. If you are nature lover, wanting to take close sight of various endangered species of animals and plants of world, Bhutan Image Tours and Trek is ever ready to arrange exceptional  tour to the beautiful park - Royal Manas National Park. We are well equipped and established to offer  Safari Camping Services, Elep
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Dzongs of Bhutan - Fortresses of Bhutan

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Dzongs (Fortresses) are Bhutanese architectural masterpieces built in the past to serve a number of purposes. Almost every districts in Bhutan has one or more than one dzongs. They served as administrative centers and as houses for the clergy. They were also used as garrisons by the army and people gathered in the dzong courtyards during festivals. Dzongs in Bhutan are generally classified in three categories: Pre - Zhabdrung Dzongs, Zhabdrung - Era Dzongs and Post - Zhabdrung Dzong. However, the dzongs built during the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal starting from the Simtokha Dzong in 1629 are most important in the Bhutanese History. Bhutan Image Tours and Trek share here the photos of Dzongs' in Bhutan TASHICHOEDZONG JAKAR DZONG PUNAKHA DZONG CHIRANG DZONG DAGAPELA DZONG DOBJI DZONG DRUKGYAL DZONG GASA DZONG HAA DZONG LHUNTSE DZONG MONGAR DZONG PARO DZONG PEMAGATSHEL DZONG TRONGSA DZONG SIMTO
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Beautiful Photos of Bhutan

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Rodungla Trek  Rodungla Trek is one of the beautiful and fair trek in Bhutan. It starts from Bumthang, the central most district of Bhutan and end at the Tashiyangtse. The trek is along the path once used as trading route before road were built in Bhutan. The Trek will provide you with amazing experience through various kind of vegetation, remote villages with different culture and traditions, and the sight of beautiful natural environment.  Summary of Trek Trek Name  : Rodungla Trek Start Point:  Bumthang End Point:  Tashiyangtse Distance:  200 Kms ( 74 Hours Walk) Duration:  10 Days Trek ITINERARY SUMMARY Day 01:   Toktu Zampa (Bumthang) – Ngang Lhakhang, ( 12 km, time – 4 1/2 hours) Day 02:   Ngang Lhakhang – Ugyenchholing, (17 km, time – 7/8 hours.) Day 03:   Ugyenchholing – Phokpey, ( 17 km, time – 6 hours.) Day 04:   Phokpey – Pemi, ( 20 km, time – 7 hours.) Day 05: Pemi – Khaine Lhakhang, (21 km, time – 7
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