Bhutan - Tiny peaceful land

Environmentally, Bhutan is considered as one of the 10 hotspots in the world and as one of the 221 global endemic bird areas.”

Bhutan has 72% of its area under forest cover. Bhutan is one of the few developing countries where much of the natural resources base is still remain intact. One of the reasons is that people of Bhutan love their natural environment and have been living in harmony with its elements respecting the sanctity of life and revering the mountains, forests and rivers as abodes of gods and spirits. The magnificent mountains and lush valleys of Bhutan harbor some of the most exotic species of the eastern Himalayas. An estimated 770 species of birds and about 55 species of rhododendron, along with an astounding variety of medicinal plants (over 300 species) and orchids are endemic to this region. The abundance of wild flowers, birds and many more plants are yet to be named, so there are many exciting opportunities to discover more about flora and fauna of this fascinating Himalayan Kingdom. Bhutan has an impressive diversity of plants and animals because of its unique geographical location in the eastern Himalayas with its extensive altitudinal variation, from 150 meters in the south to over 7,000 meters in the north, which is accompanied by dramatic climatic changes. This variations makes home for different animals and plants, for example in the southern part of Bhutan we have Asiatic elephants, Greater one-horned rhinos, Gaur, wild water buffalo, Hog Dear, Tiger, Clouded leopard, Hornbill, and other mammals and various species of birds. In the north we have Blue sheep, Takin, Musk deer, Snow Leopard, wolf and more adoptable species whose range extends to both tropical and temperate zones live between this two extremes like, barking deer, Himalayan black bear, Leopard, wild dog, wild boar etc. etc.

Nine national parks and wild life sanctuaries are home to some of the rare and most significant animals in the world. This has become possible as a result of the combined efforts of the government and the people to keep the country’s flora and fauna undisturbed.

Note: For interested travelers to experience Flora and Fauna in Bhutan can contact me at travel2adventurebhutan@gmail.com and traveltobhutan@yahoo.com