National Flag
The national flag is divided diagonally with a dragon in the middle. The upper yellow signifies the country's secular authority of the King and the lower saffron-orange signifies religion, the dragon symbolises the local name of the country Druk yul meaning Land of the thunder dragon. The jewels in the dragon's claws signifies the country's wealth.

National Dress
Bhutanese men wear the gho which is knee length and women wear the kira similiar to the Japanese kimono.

National Flower
Blue Poppy (Mecanopsis Grandis) is the national flower  it is known as 'Euitgel Metog Hoem' in Bhutan. It was once considered to be myth because of its unconfirmed existence. Poppies are found along high mountain passes from the far eastern parts of the country across to the west.

National Animal
The Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor)has a religious story associated with it. The great saint Lama Drukpa Kunley, the Divine Madman was asked to perform a miracle by the people, the saint in his usual unorthodox way, asked to be served a cow and a goat. He devoured these with relish and left only the bones. he then took the goat's head and stuck it to the bones of the cow. The animal rose to be what is now the Takin.

National Bird
The Raven (Corvus Corax Tibetanus) is depicted on the crown of the king as representative of Jarog Dongchen who, along with Yeshey Gonpo (Mahakala) and Palden Lhamo (Mahakali) constitute the most powerful deities of the country. As the Divine Trinity, they safeguarded the well - being of the kingdom and protect the king and people from harm.

National Sport
The national sport is archery with two targets at each end of a 175 yard length, each player shoots a pair of arrows going from one end to the other. A hit is scored as a two.

Nestled in the eastern Himalayas is Bhutan, a Kingdom rich in culture and tradition.

Bhutan is known to the outside world as the last shangrila, this remote and mystical country is one of the last unspoiled places on the planet.

Bhutan is most popular for its trekking routes, its unique tradition and culture, also with a staggering 75 per cent forest coverage, Bhutan's eco-system ranges from sub-tropical to alpine forest and with a population of less than a million, largely agrarian, we live in small hamlets scattered along mountain slopes and riverine valleys.

Prayer flags: the wind blows prayers through the valleys Throughout our history, we chose to remain in splendid isolation, a forbidden kingdom in the truest sense. Today, however, Bhutan welcomes the discerning traveller in search of a rare and precious experience.

Our tourism industry is only a little over twenty years old.

Bhutan is still one of the world's most exclusive destinations, owning some of the most spectacular landscapes and trekking routes on earth.

The country's long geo-political seclusion and its strong Buddhist ethic have together preserved what can only be described as a land where man lives in harmony with nature.

From the majestic ice-bound mountains in the north down to the lush tropical forests of the south, Bhutan encapsulates a wonderful natural diversity.

With a large dose of fresh air, sparkling water, a dash of the unique art, architecture and culture, topped up with pleasant people, you're served up a feast like no other - so come visit Bhutan, the place where the thirst for nature, culture and tradition is fulfilled.

Proprietor
Dorji Namgyal

Proprietor
Kelzang Dorji

Formed in 1998
The founders worked as tourist guides for 10 years before setting up this travel company

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