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Bhutan has been populated as early as 2000 B.C from the stone implements that are found by an archaeological study. Froam the DNA samples taken last year it suggested that, the people of Black mountain range are 50000 years old. The absence of Neolithic mythological legends argues against earlier inhabitation. A more certain prehistoric period has been theorized by historians as that of the state with four names. Known as Lhomon kha-shi (country of four approches), Monyul (land of the darkness, before the arrival of Buddhism and reference to the Monpa aboriginal peoples of Bhutan), Lhomon Tsenden kepai-jong jong (sandalwood country) and Lhojong Menjong (country of medicinal herbs).
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 The Bhutanese are of Tibeto-Burman origin and they are divided into many ethnic groups such as the Ngalops, Sharshokpas, Layaps , Brokpas, Nepalese, and Droyaps each with their distinct language and dress. Some of them still live a nomadic life, depending on their livestock. Since Bhutan is a land- locked country with a rugged, mountainous terrain, there are 14 different dialects still spoken today, differing completely as you travel from west to east. The population of Bhutan is only 600,000 living in a country the same size as Switzerland. |
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Bhutan Destination Adventures offers many activities apart from the straight Trekking and Culture tours. Besides these tours, there are various activities and special interest tours, and multi-sport activities that are possible to be undertaken in Bhutan. For the ultimate adventure lovers, there is rafting and kayaking on some of the most challenging rivers across the country for the beginner and professionals alike. Fly fishing trip and for the devout we have our Bhutan Pilgrimage tour, Birding Tours, flora and fauna tour, filming & documentary making, wedding arrangement, study tour, biking and motor biking tour, and meditation tour.
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 Gross National Happiness (GNH) Development Philosophy of Royal Government of Bhutan. Economists from across the world has been arguing that the key to happiness is obtaining and enjoying material development. However, Bhutan tries to argue the case differently by advocating that amassing material growth does not necessarily lead to happiness. Defying this notion, Bhutan is now trying to measure progress is not by the popular idea of Gross Domestic Product but by through Gross National happiness. |
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Bhutan treks are unrivaled by many of the more treks offered in Asia - it is quite challenging and it is for real adventure seekers. The hill side tends to be almost vertical, the climate is windier, damper and colder, and the daily altitude gain is more than in any other Himalayan nation.
Hidden in the folds of the Himalayas, Bhutan is a beautiful country, comprising rolling hills, dense forests, and deep valleys steeped in Buddhist tradition and culture. With the highest unclimbed mountain massif in the world – Gangkar Punsum (7,541 m) and several other climbed and unclimbed peaks of more than 7,000 m high, its offers beautiful but overwhelming views of the Himalayas.
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