BHUTAN - A country with abundant Natural Beauty It was in November 2018 when we were standing in a que at the Delhi airport for cheking-in, for a Paro (Bhutan) bound ‘Druk Air’ flight. The person on the counter asked me which side seats you want? Since I had no attraction for window seat, I just told him ‘Any seat will do.’ He allotted us right hand side seats. I was happy as most of the passengers from our group had been allotted right side seats and our seats were behind each other. So, I thought we can chat with each other so that the journey period of two and half hours could not be a boring one. After a period of almost 45 minutes from takeoff, the pilot informed that on the left-hand side of the plane you can observe the Himalayan ranges and could see some of the famous and important peaks. At this juncture, I realised why I was given a choice at the time of checking in. So, I had lost a good opportunity, but it was in vain now repenting. However, due to little cloudy weather the passengers hardly could enjoy the beauty of the Himalayan ranges. I
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consoled myself assuming it was a blessing in disguise. After about two and half hours of travelling our plane landed at Paro airport, the only airport in Bhutan. The airport is located at a height of 7,300 ft. from the Mean Sea Level and supposed to be the most dangerous one as it is surrounded from all sides with high mountains and full of greenery. Hence it is difficult for landing. Due to little dangerous but difficult nature of the airport the pilots from Bhutan are considered among the 10 best (country wise) pilots of the world. It was very cold out-side when we landed there and the cool breeze welcomed us. The Paro river, one of the main tributes flows adjacent to the airport along the main road leading to Paro city. All the walls of the airport buildings had been painted with conventional paintings and arts of Bhutan. From inside also all the walls have been painted beautifully in Bhutani’s art. On the lines of the proverb ’Charity begins at home’ we found the airport very neat and clean both from outside as well as inside. When we entered the airport building for immigration, we felt as if we were entering in to a beautiful house. We could experience the hospitality, kindness of the people of Bhutan right from immigration point. In our group we were 14 tourists and the company had hired a mini bus for us. There were two guides who greeted us by bowing down and offering a white small shawl (Uparane) with smile. Bhutan, the entire country comprises of panoramic valleys, majestic Himalayas, and abundance of rare fauna and flora. The rivers, arising from the Himalayas, meander through the valleys and mesmerize with their beauty. Its long list of forts, monasteries, and other Buddhist relics, trekking spots, and
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