{"id":28417,"date":"2018-04-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/uncategorized\/breathtaking-bhutan\/"},"modified":"2020-04-23T12:56:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T03:26:37","slug":"breathtaking-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/lifestyle\/travel-talk-phil-hoffmann-travel\/breathtaking-bhutan\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathtaking Bhutan"},"content":{"rendered":"<em>Thanks to Phil Hoffmann Travel.<\/em>\n<h3>Steeped in mystery and intrigue, the Kingdom of Bhutan is located on the eastern edge of the Himalayas and is a land of monasteries, fortresses and dramatic topography. Fiercely protective of its centuries-old traditions and culture, Bhutan limits visitors to travellers on an approved travel program and guests of the government.<\/h3>\nIn a country where the philosophy of Gross National Happiness is more highly regarded than Gross Domestic Product or economic growth, 2015 survey results showed that 91.2% of Bhutanese are narrowly, extensively or deeply happy. Who wouldn\u2019t want to visit a country where the spiritual and mental well-being of its people is more important than its profit?\n\nFrom the moment you first approach Bhutan from the air, you\u2019ll be enraptured by the deep and beautiful valley that is home to Paro Airport. Located at 7,300 feet above sea level, it is sure to be one of the most exhilarating landings you\u2019ll experience as you fly in between the surrounding mountain ranges.\n\nThe traveller venturing to Bhutan is rewarded with a country that is delightfully unique and abundant with majestic scenery. Thanks to resistance to overdevelopment, it is one of the most species-rich countries in the world. As well as a huge variety of birds, wildflowers and mammals, you\u2019ll find endangered red pandas and snow leopards in the lush mountains, valleys and meadows.&nbsp;&nbsp;\n\nBhutan\u2019s most-practiced religion is Buddhism, evidence of which can be found in the music, dance, art and drama. The well-known \u2018Tigers Nest\u2019 Monastery is the unofficial symbol of Bhutan and precariously perched on the edge of a cliff face. The highlight however, is the charming Bhutanese, with their deep spiritual connection and sense of purpose.\n\nFor information on discovering Bhutan for yourself, speak to a Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to Phil Hoffmann Travel. Steeped in mystery and intrigue, the Kingdom of Bhutan is located on the eastern edge of the Himalayas and is a land of monasteries, fortresses and dramatic topography. 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