Kingdom of Happiness
It was September 2012, this trip came up when I was in need of a break. There are stages when life changes drastically and most of the time for the best only. Most apt place I could have gone, when I needed to re-energise myself to get back to life for new challenges. Its the gross national happiness instead of the gross domestic product that measures this serene himalayan beauty called Bhutan. Flying down through the valley of clouds into the runway between the lush green hills is altogether a different heaven on this earth. The freshness and fragrance in the wind steals all the fatigue. Paro has the only active airport of Bhutan served by Bhutanese airways Druk. Airport made in traditional Bhutanese architecture with interiors of colorfully beautiful murals and frescos of buddhist and bhutanese culture. Bhutan is a perfect example of how cultures and religions are developed. Its a complete blend of the tribal traditions with adaptation of buddhism. This is highly visibl...