Bhutan

Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a charming and magical medieval kingdom. This 'last Shangri-La', Paradise, Eden, is hidden deep in the Himalayan Mountains. Flying into Paro, we saw a massive fort or dzong rising up out of rice fields, prayer flags fluttering on the hillsides. The vibrant, proud culture, sweet people, and beautiful scenery drew us in. Folklore and mythology permeate this Tibetan Buddhist kingdom. At the Tsechu in Thimpu, exuberant monks dance in masks telling the story of their ancestors and saints.