Bhutan- Rich Buddhist Culture

Bhutan, the land of the thunder dragon kingdom is a trekker’s paradise and an environmentalist’s dream. The tiny Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan nestled in the Himalayas has managed to preserve its unique identity, and maintain a very traditional way of life. Cuddled in the lap of the Himalayas, Bhutan provides stunning mountain sights, enormous picturesque attractiveness and an exceptional society and standard of living. Those fortunate enough to visit Bhutan describe it as a unique, deeply spiritual and mystical experience. This kingdom is an adventure like no other.


Buddhist tour Bhutan means to explore the beautiful destinations of the country which houses Buddhist monasteries and temples. Buddhist paintings and lifestyle are seen among the Bhutanese people, they got some craftsmen and artisans.

The tourist sites and attractions of Bhutan are an experience unlike any other in the world, the main destinations where tourists will see Buddhist art and culture include:



Paro

Paro Valley is the very first destination if you are flying into Bhutan, and has the country's only airport. The flight into Paro can be truly described as a flight into fantasy.

The town of Paro in western Bhutan also attracts tourists with its scenic locales, beautiful landscapes, wooded villages and historic buildings. Some other attractions like Drugyel Dzong, Mount Jumolhari, Kyichu Monastery, Taktshang Monastery, Rinpung Dzong are worth seeing.



Bumthang Valley
The spiritual heartland of Bhutan, Bumthang, is where the most ancient and precious Buddhist sites are located. Bumthang is covered in an itinerary of Buddhist tours India as it houses the attractions such as: Kurje Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong are all located here.



Thimphu
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan is a beautiful valley which has been in the transition of a town to a city. There are two very interesting museums in Thimphu, the Textile Museum and the Folk Heritage Museum. Among the modern attractions in Thimphu Valley are temples, monasteries, dzongs, archery fields, a zoo, handicraft shops, the National Library, the School of Arts and Crafts, a radio tower (offering a picturesque view of the valley).

Bhutan manages to retain all the charm of the old world. Each moment is special as one discovers a country which the people have chosen to preserve in its magical purity

India Travel - Unforgettable Trip to India

India is known as the land of mystic and magnetic diversity and its diversity can be seen in its culture, tradition, and geography. It warmly invites you to come and explore monuments, cultural customs and religious traditions. Enjoy camel safaris on the golden deserts of Rajasthan, North India, stay at the grand heritage hotels and imitate the regal lifestyle of a Maharaja, enjoy thrilling mountain treks on the Himalayan foothills and marvel at the modern amenities and progress in the leading Indian metropolitan cities, enjoy pulsating wildlife safaris and visit some of the most holy Indian pilgrimages.

India is also the land of the Vedas - the oldest scriptures in the world. It is divided in four-volumes and is regarded as the storehouse of national thoughts. India’s love for complex art forms is evident in the various religious and mythological references. It believes in “spiritual integrity” and “unity in diversity”. The secular nature of India has also attracted philosophers and researchers from across the globe to explore India. Peace, prosperity and religious tolerance are other integral parts of India’s composite culture.

The country has almost everything which is necessary for a prime tourism destination in the world. Snow clad mountain peaks of mighty Himalayas, verdant hill stations, breathtaking beaches, lovely lakes, gushing waterfalls, enchanting rivers, scenic backwaters, magnificent monuments, cultural heritage, fantastic forts, elegant places, terrific temples, intricate churches, colonial homes, wildlife parks & sanctuary, bird sanctuaries, dense forests, beautiful landscapes and of course generous peoples, etc are enough to make India a prime tourism destination in the world.

Tourists from all across the country visit the country to have a flavor of the amazing diversified culture that exists. The country has unique cultural and geographical characteristics and it is one of the most beautiful and fascinating tourist destinations in the world. There are some of the prominent states of India which are known for incredible tourism are Rajasthan, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranhal, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc.

Rajasthan is a colorful state of India has many valuable tourism attractions in the country. The marvelous historic monuments, palatial palaces, fantastic forts, impressive art and architecture, frescoes Havelis, magnificent temples etc are the most important and significant attractions over there. Rajasthan is a wonderful opportunity For the tourists who are the lovers of adventure and sports. For more on India’s Destinations please click on the links provided below:

Indian Festivals are on the Way - Makar Sankranti and Lohri

As India is one of the largest countries in the world with 28 states and seven union territories. Every year thousand of tourists attract towards India from all over the world. India is one of the countries with multi religion people of different customs and traditions living together and celebrates various events and festivals together. India houses many types of festivals starting from month of January to last December. In every month you will find one of festivals that celebrate through out India. It doesn’t matters whose festival is whether of Sikhism or Hinduism all festivals are celebrated with full charm and enjoy and wishing God for prosperous and progress for each other.



Among the various festival makar sankranti is one of the famous harvest festival. As January is first month of the year whereas makar sankranti is the second festivals of India celebrated not only all over India but also celebrated by peoples in South East Asian Countries. Makar Sankranti depicts the beginning of the harvest season which is transition of Sun into Capricorn on its celestial path. It is a day when sun begins its journey northwards. Apart from this there are many reasons of this festival such as agricultural environment, cultural background and climate. Makar Sankranti is among the most auspicious festivals of India which is celebrated with great devotion and fervour in all over India.



Makar sankranti 2010 is on 14th January 2010, Thursday. From this day as sun begins to move to northwards means to enjoy a new life with bright light and begin to grow in purity, wisdom and knowledge as sun removes the darkness of delusion. Apart from Makar Sankranti there is another festival which is one of the first festival of India named Lohri, it is a mark of culmination of winter and it is one of the famous festival of north India.



13th day of January is the date when lohri is celebrated with full joy and fervour. It is a festival of fertility and the spark of life. It is one of the famous festivals of Punjabis which depicts the end of winter and the coming of spring. Lohri consist a wish to Agni, and it usually comprises gazak, moongphali and til as prasad which is passed to each other to take and wish to agni for their wellness and prosperity in the new upcoming year. Lohri songs play a vital role in celebration with full fun and enjoy that consists beats of dhol and children sing and dance and finally asking for the Lohri prasad. Altogether India is a country of multi religion people where every one celebrates multi caste events and festivals with great fervour and devotion.

Experience The London Culture

London is one of the best places in Europe to soak up some culture, and it’s not that far away. Easily accessible from most of the UK by train or a host of other transport methods, it is a wonderful destination for British as well as international visitors. Central London hotels are numerous and finding one is couldn’t be simpler.

The array of attractions is dazzling. You can shop for everything from the antique to the avant garde or visit palaces of magnificent scale and buildings of grand historical importance. The parks and gardens are second to none in design and execution, the mixture of cultures and cuisines heady and exciting. There are more galleries than even the most untiring of art lovers could possibly appreciate in a week and museum collections scholars travel the world to see. But one of the best and most adored London outings is the theatre, and with good reason.

More than 10 million people visit the theatres of the West End every year. It has been the home of British theatre for centuries. Beautiful old theatre buildings like the Criterion are testament to the enduring popularity of West End plays, and add an extra element to any performance. Any style or genre can be found to suit any taste, from Disney musicals to music hall variety to Les Miserables and Shakespeare.

There are a host of central London hotels in the area, some right in the West End. It’s worth shopping around on the internet and finding one with the right character and ambience to go with your theatre weekend. Boutique London hotels with style and charm are perfect. The Grange Fitzrovia, for instance, is right in the heart of the West End and fits perfectly into the architectural ambience of the historic district.

Indian Culture

The Indian culture has very long history, because in the past this is our Sub-Continent. This is the oldest place of living peoples. In India many changes occurred with the passage of time. With the changing of time in India, Its culture also changed. In India different type of peoples came and lived, their religions were also changed, and in this time many different religious communities are living in India, So all have different types of culture, their living styles, language, food, climate, religions, customs and traditions are totally different with one another. So in India every religion's people live according to their styles, they celebrate religious festivals. In India a big part of the people are keen to the music, dance, architecture etc. We can distinguish Indian culture on the basis of following contents:

Religion:
In India many types of religions finds. In which Hinduism, Buddhism, Muslims, Christians are included.

Relations:
In Indian people relations have very importance. They all do much care according to their Relations. The most elders usually the male person will be the head of the house, and all important decisions will do that person, of whole the family.

Caste:
In India people are divided into categories according to their caste, and the caste must be the part of their name for distinction.

Holidays(Functions):

In India following functions celebrates with very emotions:
1 Independence Day
2 Republic Day
3 Gandhi Jiyanti

These three days are National holidays of the India.
Extra festivals and functions are also like these:

1 Diwali
2 Durga Pooja
3 Chatorthi

Islamic festivals are as follows

1 Eid-ul-Fitar
2 Eid-ul-Azha
3 Ramadan

Dressing:
Dressing style is also different in India according to their religions like as Hindu women use Saarhi and men use Dhoti Kurta. Women also use Bindiya, Mangal Sutar, Sandoor. Some modern males use Pent Shirts, Jeans and females use Skirts, Shorts etc. While Muslim Women use Qameez Shalwar With Dopata or Scarf and men use with Shairwani.

Music and Dance:
In India People likes music and dance at extreme level. They use different types of music and dance like Pop, Folk, jazz, Raag, Classic and in dances Bhangra, Khatak, Jhoomar, Garba Bihoo etc are include.

Architecture and Buildings:
Indian architecture is very famous among all over the world. Their buildings are also great pieces of their skills like Taj Mehal, Qutab Minar and Red Fort etc.