🇧🇹 Discover Bhutan: Where Rare Beauty Awaits and Few Venture

Mermaids inhabit the lakes of Bhutan, so it’s advised not to swim or litter there. In the mountains, on the other hand, the Bigfoot is said to reside. His footprint has been captured in photographs, and there’s even such a small hunt now, although killing is illegal in this land. Those who consume meat justify it by saying: “We transfer our sin to India — we purchase meat and fish from there.”

Welcome to Bhutan, a small pearl, nestled between the world’s most populous countries, China and India. Accessing the country isn’t easy, nor is it cheap. Hence, they say that a journey to Bhutan is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our morning is greeted by two Bhutanese individuals adorned in their traditional attire, mandatory for those engaging with foreign clients, working in offices, attending school, or celebrating holidays. Post 5 PM, bright clothes can be exchanged for jeans.

One of the men is a guide, and the other is the driver. Without their company, reaching the capital would be impossible, as Bhutanese escort is mandatory outside the cities, and foreigners are prohibited from using public transport, risking severe punishment if noticed.

On the flip side, flying into the country is costly due to Paro, the only international airport, being deemed the world’s…