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By the Little Bhutan team3 min read
His Majesty the fourth King - Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicated the throne in favor of his son Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. HM King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, The 5th King of Bhutan
Bhutan is the happiest country in South Asia and the tenth happiest in the world. A student during the National Day celebrations
Television came to Bhutan only in 1999. Bhutan Broadcasting Service
Only 25.5% of the Bhutanese use public transport. A scene at the Thimphu Bus Terminal
Bhutan transitioned into a constitutional democracy in 2008. People queuing up for the election
Chili is the main dish in Bhutan. All other dishes merely take up space along the edge of the plate. Ema Datshi (Chilly & Cheese)
Bhutan is the only country in the world to be governed by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness rather than Gross National Product. PM Tshering Tobgay having a chat with the people during a festival
Bhutan was the first country to ban tobacco. No Smoking Sign in Bhutan
Bhutan’s parliament is the most educated parliament in the world. All MPs are required by the constitution to hold a college degree. The National Assembly of Bhutan
Bhutan is the only country where you are most likely to spot a yeti, or the abominable snow man. Don’t believe us? Just come and try! HImalayan Yeti Myth
More than 60% of the Bhutanese population is under the age of 25. School children
Bhutan is the only country that follows tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana). Mask Dancers during the Tsechu Festival
Of the estimated Bhutanese population of 700,000 people, 244,000 are illiterate. Students of Punakha High School
The history of Lhakhangs in Bhutan dates back to the 7th century when the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo built 108 temples throughout the Himalaya region to subdue a demon. The temple of Kyichu is believed to have been built by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet
Bhutan got its first paved road only in 1962. Almost all the remote villages in Bhutan are connected by road
Every Little Bhutan itinerary is private and tailor-made. Tell us what draws you to Bhutan — festivals, treks, monasteries, food — and we will design the journey around it.
HM King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, The 5th King of Bhutan
A student during the National Day celebrations
Bhutan Broadcasting Service
A scene at the Thimphu Bus Terminal
People queuing up for the election
Ema Datshi (Chilly & Cheese)
PM Tshering Tobgay having a chat with the people during a festival
No Smoking Sign in Bhutan
The National Assembly of Bhutan
HImalayan Yeti Myth
School children
Mask Dancers during the Tsechu Festival
Students of Punakha High School
The temple of Kyichu is believed to have been built by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet
Almost all the remote villages in Bhutan are connected by road
