Bhutan is a country in the form of a kingdom located in the eastern region of the Himalayas and directly adjacent to India and Tibet. Before the 2000s it was very difficult to get information about the state of this country. Tourists also rarely visit Bhutan.
Bhutan is not only a country filled with greenery and natural beauty alone, it is also a country full of unique uniqueness and treasures were waiting for the people to explore its existence.
Want to know what is interesting in Bhutan, let’s explore this hidden gem below.
1. No Fast Food Restaurant
If you have the opportunity to travel to Bhutan, you will find that there are no fast-food restaurants in Bhutan. Yes, there is no such thing as your favorite fast-food restaurants like KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, or any other fast-food restaurant we usually see in foreign countries.
This is because the people of Bhutan are more vegetarian, in addition to religious factors and the geographical position of Bhutan makes this fast-food chain not suitable for development in Bhutan.
2. Roads Do Not Need Traffic Lights
Believe it or not, Bhutan does not have traffic lights on the roads, the government once proposed to build traffic lights but was opposed by the people because it is not necessary and just use traffic police to control traffic.
3. All Stores Close When Sunset
Usually, shops and tourist spots will close late like 9 pm or 10 pm right? But in Bhutan, all shops and tourist centers will be closed after sunset from 4.30 pm to 5 pm for tourist places.
The shops will start closing between 7 pm and 8 pm. In Bhutan, all businesses close early and their lifestyle is quite simple and pleasant.
4. The Head of the Family Is Woman
The unique head of the family in Bhutan is women, yes for men who are married to women they will live in the family home next to the woman. This is a hereditary tradition and for Bhutanese nomadic women, they have more than one husband. From here we can see Bhutan practicing matriarchal society, unique right?
5. Gross National Happiness Begins In Bhutan
If you want to know Bhutan is the first country to establish the Gross National Happiness index (GNH) to measure the progress and happiness of the people in Bhutan.
It is a hidden gem, for those who have the opportunity to visit Bhutan you will be excited to see the uniqueness of this country, let alone the interesting culture and lifestyle that makes Bhutan an attractive destination for a holiday.
Sources: Oars.com, Holidify.com, Drunkadvice.com
