5 WAYS BHUTAN TOOK US BY A PLEASANT SURPRISE

Posted 2024-07-17 17:44:21

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When we decided to head off to Bhutan earlier this year, all we wanted to do was escape to the mountains. We had no plans, no itineraries chalked out for us, in fact, we just picked up random dates and booked our flights. We expected Bhutan to be, well, under developed and very similar to the Himalayan states of India; the cities crowded and polluted and the interiors raw, rustic and clean. Little did we know that we were in for a pleasant surprise.

Here is how Bhutan took us by surprise:

1. The Border

It is weird to know that an imaginary line is all that is needed to create a striking contrast of chaos and calm. On the Indian side, you have the crowd, the street hawkers, the noise and the crazy traffic;ready to run you down. Step over to the Bhutan side and you will notice the lack of all of the above. It is calm, peaceful, the air is fresh and VEHICLES STOP TO LET YOU CROSS THE ROAD. Read more...