Bhutan, best known to the world as the last Shangril-la has a rare combination of harmony and accord amidst a landscape of incredible beauty. Protected by mighty Himalayas from the rest of the world lead the Kingdom blissfully untouched. Enriched by the essence of Drukpa Kagyu School of Mahayana Buddhism, Bhutan has managed to remain shrouded deeply in a jealously guarded isolation. A basic understanding of Bhutan's Buddhism is essential to understanding the Bhutanese.
  Her rich Himalayan flora and fauna, dazzling white peaks and lush valleys provide Bhutan’s stunning beauty and aesthetic grandeur as more than 90% of the 600,000 Bhutanese people are farmers. Buddhist teaching and philosophy play an important role in their peaceful lives. Because of deep traditional reverence which the Bhutanese have for nature, the Kingdom is one of the leading countries in environmental preservation. More than 70% of land and area is still under forest cover. Bhutan is not an ordinary place and has many surprises; a visit to the country is a splendid adventure.