Bhutan, The Paradise on Earth

People of Bhutan are known as “Bhutanese”, and to the people of our neighboring countries like India and Tibet as “Drukpa”, meaning the people of the Drukyul: The land of the Thunder Dragon. The total population of Bhutan is 7, 52,700 (seven hundred fifty two thousand and seven hundred).Bhutanese people are innocent, friendly, hospitable and loyal to the Tsa Wa Sum (King, Country and People). There are twenty districts locally known as Dzongkhag in Bhutan and each district has its own unique language, custom and traditions. The people of western Bhutan speak Dzongkha, which is our national language. Sharchop is the language of the people of eastern Bhutan while Khengkha and Bumthap are the language of the people of central Bhutan. The people of southern Bhutan speak Lotshampa. Bhutanese people are deeply religious and our everyday life is incredibly influenced by the Buddhist philosophies.  The evidence of spirituality is even in the urban centers where the spinning of prayer wheel (wheel of existence), the murmurs of mantras, glow of butter lamps in the houses and rituals are features of everyday life. Huge monasteries, temples, prayer flags and religious monuments are dotted across the landscape bearing witness to the importance of Buddhism. Monks in red robes can be seen mingling in town and markets throughout Bhutan.