When getting aboard the Berlin Gdynia express train I did not expect meeting someone from Bhutan... The second passanger who entered the compartment was a man in red checkered flannel shirt who was apparently of Asian origin. A bit later a high school girl sat on the seat next to the door, who busied herself working on her homework and a lady with a little dog which settled for cosiness of its travelling bag.
As the conversation with sitting next to me cotraveller unwinded, I was handed his business card and a leaflet about his travelling office in Bhutan. A moment later I learnt that Bhutan is the only place in the world, where the wealth of the country is measured with Gross National Happiness instead of Gross National Product. The population of Bhutan is about 643,000 people. The country is located between India and China and its symbol is "Thunder Dragon". Bhutanese are mainly Buddhists and sacred shrines dominate the country landscape.
Bhutan economy is based on hydro- and solar energy which is exported to power starved India. The forest covered area (70%) offers the toursts glimpses of undisturbed wilderness. However, you cannot just dive into the wood on your own as happiness oriented Bhutanese won't let you risk your life blazing a new trail. But you may satiate your hunger for sight seeing with the assistance of local guides.
My curiosity has definitely been awakened. I hope to meet Sonam Peljore in Bhutan -- hopefully sooner than later :)
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