The 2002 Kingdom of Bhutan 2000, known to the world as the Last Shangri-La, is a tiny kingdom perched on the majestic snow-capped peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Its 600,000 inhabitants live scattered in the pristine fertile valleys surrounded by large tracts of virgin forests. The clean crisp air, unpolluted environment, colorful culture, ancient tradition imposing architecture and peace and tranquility make the kingdom a tourist destination where dreams of paradise are realized. Bhutan, to its people is the Land of the Thunder Dragon. It is also the latest bastion of the exotic Mahayana Buddhism.
Today, Kingdom in Bhutan is treading into the globalize future. By striking a balance between modernization and preservation of its unique identity. The kingdom hooked up to Satellite TV and Internet only on the eve of the new millennium. Historically, Bhutan was known as Lhojong Menjong, the Southern Valley of Medicinal Herbs and today it is still a natural paradise and is recognized as one of the 10 Global Hot Spots for its diverse flora and fauna. Rhododendron of numerous shades and the Blue poppy, which is the national flower, are among the exotic varieties of flowers, which bring immense to colour to the Bhutanese seasons.
The Documentary Bhutan Kingdom history is rather but Royal. The first non Indian foreigners who entered Bhutan were explorers, geologists and Physicians etc. Tourism was privatized and its currently run by ex-employees of the Disbanded Government Tourism Company. However, the tourism authority of Bhutan is responsible for all aspect of Tourism in Bhutan. a portrait of Bhutan's youthful current king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, looks down handsomely and sternly as pupils file past a locker with "I feel better when I'm drunk' scratched in graffiti on its door."