Wildlife Nepal and Bhutan :India February 11, 2006
Nepal is a trekker’s paradise. The very organic rhythm of foot travel is a wonderful way to explore and make meaningful contactwith the country. On average, trekking consists of walking daily 5 to 7 hours, 9 to 14 kilometers on a series of ascents and descents. The immense contrasts in altitude and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyle and wildlife. Nepal is a pioneer in the sport of trekking. Known as the Himalayan Kingdom.
Bhutan, ‘the land of thunder dragons’ is perhaps the most diverse and mysterious of all the Himalayan kingdoms, where for centuries a traditional Buddhist culture has thrived in isolation from the rest of the world. Bhutan is a land of contrasts, lush forested valleys, fortified monasteries and sacred virgin mountains. the warm smiles of people here make each moment a special one to remember. Bhutan is extremely secluded with a strict limit on the numbers of tourists who are allowed into the country. There are few cars, no cinemas, no television and a Royal decree that says that every new building should follow traditional architecture and everyone should wear the national costume. You will see men practicing the national sport of archery, women selling mushrooms from road side stalls and houses painted with colourful signs. Monasteries, markets, bazaars, breathtaking mountain passes; all this and a lot more against the backdrop of those stupendous mountains .
Bhutan is still a largely undeveloped, non-industrialized country that depends much on subsistence farming, livestock grazing, and forestry. Although, Bhutan has low population pressures, a population that respects the environment, and a government which has established environmental planning, the population is growing and the forests are facing growing threats from fuelwood collection, cutting for building materials, road-building, subsistence agriculture, and livestock grazing. In addition, Bhutan’s extensive forest cover may soon by exploited by foreign timber companies.
- Posted in : Wild Life in India, Wildlife Tours
- Author : seo4india
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