Bhutan, the mountain kingdom
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- Опубликовано: 16 апр 2016
- In the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan, happiness is designated by law. In the 1970s Bhutan embraced an official policy of "Gross National Happiness." Barry Petersen takes us to a land very much engaged in one pursuit above all others: the pursuit of happiness.
They have got their priorities right.
Deforestation forbidden.
Happiness prioritised.
No fast food.
@Anand Kumar they have missionaries. They actually have a huge growth in Christians in the country but must hide their beliefs to be safe
no bar girls,thats sad
ReggaeEli why?? Are they threaten if they know that they are Christians??
Or simply says CHRISTIANS ARE FORBIDDEN IN BHUTAN 🇧🇹???
@@theflatalternativecooking9161 Missionaries aren't allowed in Bhutan. I can't say the same about Christianity until I have read what Google says about the rest of Bhutan's laws on religion.
Who gets to decide that ? The government or the people ?
Im an Indian who lives in the southernmost state of the country. I went on a 2000+ mile bike trip to Bhutan and it was the most lifechanging experience of my life. Bhutan is calmness in a physical form.
Wow
Sidharth, can you please mention the trip details like the places you visited, hotels stayed, cost incurred, documents for getting permit and days spent
Bro details please.. I also want to go
@@ktkska8886that not true
2k miles?
Amazing. Imagine a government putting environment, culture and happiness first!? I honestly didn't know a place like this could still exist. They're very lucky.
This place feels like the Switzerland of Asia. Peace and Happiness Love it. 😍
Its nice to see a country that still dresses in traditional clothing as casual wear.
While at the same time adopting modern technology.
The people have no choice. It's the law.
Dakota Conn
I love it. Technological progress without societal degeneration
Not an expert Mountain Climber ur saying jeans and t shirts were european clothing?? Bro pants were invented by iran lol
Rick Jones how u know it’s the law u ever been there or read the law of the land there??
@@ricardo53100 we do have a choice, we only have to wear formal dress to works, schools and respectable places like all the Ppl do around the world. In other times, we can wear anything we want but I prefer to wear our national dress because it's more comfortable and beautiful.
The prince is very well spoken and articulate. That’s so impressive 💯
If i am not mistaken/misheard, he's got Oxford education.
Ok ???and why would you expect something different
@@jayzonrosario1151 exactly, like?? plus their a prince. so backhanded
We had the honour to speak with him on a visit. A wonderful man
mole389 yes he seems like he’s an honorable man!
I love the prince, he is intelligent and understands what’s most important in amidst surrounding unhealthy environments that are ignorant of what happiness means or a distorted view of what happiness is. It is sad that the modern world is making its way into the incorruptible peace of Buhtan. It is a paradise that should be left untouched by modern society.
its good they keep their culture strong..not in the philippines..we mixed and its so confusing. our culture and tradition vanish slowly and its sad..
@@chuvaness4431 no wonder Philippines's traditional clothes more look Spanish. I'm Indonesian in my country our culture still remain, strong until this day
Wish my fellow Bhutanese teenagers think like you do... gosh I’m so sick of the guys in my class singing Señorita & Old Town Road at the top of their lungs!
Heard the English of the monarch?
Well I would like to see you say this after you have lived there.
In 1972 I went there as a guest of the King and Queen. It was the most beautiful place.
Cool!
That's amazing!
Wow
d western visitors came only in 1974 source gurdian
@@transferegg how do you know he is western
Bhutan is so peaceful and God gifted country. I love this entire Nation.
Typical mistake: There is no limitation on tourism in Bhutan, it´s just very expensive to go there. Actually, you have to pay at least 200-250 Dollars per day. That is to prevent mass tourism following the thesis: "High quality, low impact".
The government gives more importance to the welfare of its people and care for the environment. Thus, the tourism policy is "High Value, Low Impact" and the government has set a mandatory minimum daily tariff , preventing it from being overwhelmed by mass tourism. 35% of the mandatory tariff directly goes to the government and is used for free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation and for sustainability fund to preserve the nature. The mandatory fees includes;
Government Royalty
All accommodations
All Meals & Refreshments
Private guided tour with Professional Licensed Tour Guide
All Internal Transport(SUV/Comfortable coaches)
Tickets & Fees to all Attractions
Trekking & Road Permit Fees
Question - do you still think it’s expensive ?
I loved every minute of Bhutan will def go back there. Hopefully Bhutan can sustain its model in future to come
People with money are not necessarily the most politically correct people on the planet, however, I think it's a good way to keep away "funny" people into drugs, alcohol and prostitution. Unfortunately though, that means that also innocent backpackers on a budget won't be able to visit such splendid country! Allowing those with no criminal records in, would help the locals willing to offer budget accommodations such as guest houses, earn some money. But perhaps the prince is afraid that people might turn money-obsessed and destroy the environment like in Nepal!
@@miracleshappen4483 smart prince.
For Indians I believe its cheap. Dont need a visa.
This country is so lucky to have such smart leader.
I am a Indian and we had a school trip to Bhutan , oh I wish I could visit it again , I still remember the moment I opened my hotel window and I could see the mountains and breath of fresh air
No MacDonalds? No Starbucks? It must be Heaven!
no walmart, no amazon and no homedepot!
No pesticides, no chemicals, no fertilizers..!
No handguns, no AK47s, no nuclear weapons.
No materialism.
no terorrist no isis no war
No fast food, I also don’t see any obese people walking around. Connection?
Also there are mountains that you might have to climb up and down every other day. (Not the whole mountains but some part of them
No Monsanto as well.
With most of the nation on altitudes of higher than 2000 meters above sea level and with a higher energy expenditure by the human body in these environments, it's only natural that even with a lot of rice and fat they can survive.
You don't need to live in Bhutan to lose weight. Ask your East Asian colleagues why they can stay slim.
Not necessarily. Obesity depends on your genetics and eating habits.
NO McDonalds NO Burger King and even no Starbucks!
Amazing....... Kudos to Bhutan.
Any strip clubs?
@@crand20033 ~Perhaps *you* could attempt to open the first one ({; D ...?!
The monarchy doesn't want the effects of globalisation to erode their culture and values; by banning those icons they're protecting their people from being brainwashed by the evils that globalisation brings in. Let's face it, globalisation is notorious for its ability to wipe out and/or cannibalise the cultural fabric and heritage. Mass tourism is also banned as the government has to control the tourism numbers with a minimum daily fee for sustainability and Bhutan doesn't exactly have the resources to support a large quantity of tourists.
The Prince is So Divine.
Bhutan 'land of the peaceful dragon' is really a wonderful country, with good people. I had been there for a period of 4 years during 1983-88. I miss Bhutan so badly even after this 30 years period.
Lived in Bhutan during my teenage...love this country...will definitely visit again some day...
Tell us more.
1:58 totally off topic.. his skin is flawless
It's even glowing
wow! i love this country very peaceful, beautiful mountains...awesome people.
I wish I can come here someday
I want to live in Bhutan
No you don’t. Trust me.
Bhutan might be small but its no ordinary country. Its a dwelling place of many deities a very blessed place. And it got a very protective guardian deity. Infact the land itself is originally the land of its guardian deity. Its been kept in peace and protected for centuries. Its a fairyland full of magic and mystery. Happiness is a place, and it Bhutan! ❤
Our newest most wonderful, coolest COUNTRY in the world! So happy to learn about this Bhutan!
I love Bhutan soo much. This is indeed the Last Shangri-La. A paradise on earth. 😍
"Bhutan once had a stop light" love it
The reason we got rid of it isnt just because it was 'too morden'. It was a sore to the eye and also it created more confusion than it solved.
I’ve been there few months back.It is such a beautiful & peaceful country,I really liked being there.The nature is all what we want❤️I had a hard time coping up with my daily life when I returned back to my country.
Few places that didn't get colonized, respect to you guys.
Beautiful country. Seeing the Himalayas was a life changing experience!
from your nearest and best neighbor of Bhutan..love from BODOLAND
Bhutan makes living in the US a sad, depressing place to live. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" has definitely been forgotten in the United States. Capitalism and consumerism could one day destroy this beautiful country.
National and state parks and libraries are exceptions that prove the rule.
Most of America is a wasteland of strip malls, freeways, and fast food restaurants--and massive wealth inequality.
Until you need surgery right.
Happiness comes from within . You choose to be happy or you don't.material things including money are temporary.
Yep it’s just America like that 🙄 you’re still blessed to live hear grow a pair and quit bitching
U mean communism, socialism
Small and Gentle country ♥ from India :)
I have been to Bhutan... The best place out of all the other places I have visited. Here people know how to live happily.. and that's what is lacking now a days in people's life......
This is what I have experienced.....
What a wonderful world. I'd love to visit for a few days. I see beauty all over the world, and I think if these people are happy, let them be. At the end of my trip, just as with my visits to early 50 countries so far, I'm always happy coming home and walking along the beach on the coast California. What a wonderful world indeed!
This country is in my bucket list. Definitely would love to stay here.
You are always welcomed ….. thanks for loving our country Bhutan 🇧🇹
The prince is very smart in answering... So classy...
i love Bhutan.. the people the culture and everything.,..
Amazing video. I'd like to visit Bhutan one day. SMILE!
it is not only happyness but they have a peaceful life also. being enought is powerful control, wanting more leads to the endless misterious road.
Bhutan is my favorite country. America? Please dont demonize them
You mean China too??
Why would Americans demonize a country that the vast majority of them don't realize exists?
Richard Schiffman Oh yes, ha ha. Taking swipes at Americans - how very unoriginal!
you demonize yourself with false gods and child prostitution.
As a Black Woman in America I can RESPECT That.💯
That would be awesome to go there!
What a cool place.
Thank you for the video.
I enjoyed the movie I like the country too, the most important thing is all Bhutanese are kindly and friendly. I love you all from Bhutan ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇹🇧🇹
A small paradise on earth...LETS SAVE BHUTAN!!
it's literally the prettiest country, i've ever been to
Prince face features are adroble.... Love the natural enviroment there beautiful place and lovely people...
So happy to be from this country . We respect all religion despite being mostly Buddhism in our country . No one lives in poverty .
I hope I have the merit to go on pilgrimage to Bhutan one day 🙏🙏🙏
Bhutan just replaced new zealand as my fave country
all is not as idyllic as it seems in Bhutan..."On January 6, 1989, the 33-year-old king proclaimed a policy of “One Nation, One People.” Henceforth, it seemed that by virtue of a royal edict all Bhutanese would have to dress and speak like Drukpas. The teaching of Nepali to Lhotshampa schoolchildren was banned. They would have to learn Dzongkha. All citizens would also have to wear Drukpa attire, the gho coat for men and the kira for women. A recent citizenship law had required the Lhotshampas to produce pre-1958 tax receipts to prove that they were not illegal immigrants." ( www.thenation.com/article/enigma-bhutan/ ). This was followed up by mass expulsion of the Lhotshampa people in the 1990s.
Same here.
ruclips.net/video/7rfyDvm65y4/видео.html I've made a video about Bhutan
Absolutely love this it is always so good to see other people and the way they live it's absolutely beautiful
such a peaceful, beautiful country. i wish to go there. bhutan rocks.
The University of Texas at El Paso located in Texas' buildings are modeled after the Bhuteneze style of buildings.
Of all the places in the US, Texas...just googled it and all i can say is 'wow'. Lit Texas..
Thanks Sir for sharing ,Beautiful people and Peaceful country😊
Hello
The best way of living is to harmony with nature and respect them.I should go visiting Bhutan someday 😍🙏😍
Beautiful video watching this made me happy! Love to visit!!
I love how the prince cleans his hand after greeting the reporter (1:41)
Awesome video.
I love this video. I have always wanted to visit n Tigers Nest! Always have a photo of this place up in my Art Studio! Thank you!! 💜🙏💜
What an amazing and beautiful country (and people). Cheers Bhutan!
😃👍👍
I love my country BHUTAN. Happiness country very peaceful.
Tashi Lhamo I love your country too
The wisest country in my humble opinion. May God keep it isolated and untouched.
@Pavan Kumar No they do not
People here are very lucky to have this most beautiful place on earth!
The face of true loving country to our Mother Earth, must be followed.👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
"Which do you like better? Video games or archery?"
Me, playing an archery video game: "Yes"
Lol
Damn, that gho looks Super nice
No overdevelopment .. meditation daily practice and emphasis on happiness that is the key and way to live ... they have got it absolutely right .
Such a Beautiful video!! I so want to experience this place!!
I really love bhutan.. I want to visit it ...
Love from india...😆
Ooh I so wish to reach and settle in Bhutan before modern civilization reaches it because its so pure and real...I hope this country never gets influenced the way other countries have been...Love from India😘😘
PS. the best part is they don't have MC Donald's and Starbucks!!
Harshi Kachroo they do not want you to settle in bhutan. That is what they fight against. They want nature and culture, not many tourists.
Anither millenial crap.
Indians can live there
i love Bhutan ! much love from the Philippine s
How well they preserve their culture and natural environment is admirable! This is heaven on earth!💕 I love the fact that they focus on Gross National Happiness! Hey Philippines, please learn from this wonderful nation😁❤
To preserve your own cultur is great art .
Bhutanese look like thery are preserving there culture .
They look like what they really are.
Bhutan is very hard pollengrain which is not affected by industrilization since 300 yr .
Bhutan only exists because China and India allow it. You might keep that in mind. India decided to take its neighbor Sikiim over in 1970. I do not hear anyone bemoaning that.
Seems a very peaceful place, hope it keeps it's traditions and limits tech.👍
The people of bhutan are amazing.. i wish i can learn how to live like them.. simple and happy
Definitely in my travel bucket list
Butan is heaven on this earth 😍
There are so many awesome places on this earth!
Nice videos. Beautiful Bhutan tks for beautiful videos.
This is the country i admire bcs of their amazing beautifully presserve nature💚
I love Bhutan, excellent place to live, but don't disturb them, at least let them live with their style.
They are not spoiling the environment and ethics,
All over world should think about it, only with peace we can do anything, but these already made it by themselves.
Excellent and wonderful, I would suggest all over world should follow this
Those who are against ethics and nature they need to die, no other ways..
All over world should think about it and change their attitude and live as long you can. Please........
I'm also Buddhist 🙏🙏
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Heaven on Earth..... love u Bhutan from India
I Would like to visit this beautiful country Bhutan. Love Bhutan from India
Luv Bhutan, I wish to go there and meet the prince in my dreams
Nima Yoezer , Hi, so you're the prince in my dreams? The Bhutan prince. Thanks for replying your highness! Just kidding. .I know you're not a prince.But am glad you response . It's my pleasure to have a bhutan friend.
Nima Yoezer ,sorry i don't have face book. Anyway, I'd like to go there one day. If i only a bhutan princess, I will build a palace on top of the hill . Where i can see the whole bhutan, but am not .You're so lucky, you know? Please take care your country.
@@sweet3036 Bhutanese people are not allowed to marry foreigners lmao
Personal opinion, the reporter's manner when talking to local people is a little condescending...
Bhutan is a nice place. I hope it is not consumed in the future.
I Love this country..Truly Amazing.
I was there in 2015 Paro to Thimphu... we had a private tour guide. Mandatory... guided tours and so on. Archery is their national sport.
Lol, prince's outfit is oddly satisfying
This is how you run a country!
Amazing Country.Love the bhutanese way of life.
Such a beautiful place, people and culture.
70% Of Bhutan is all forest.
45% of Nepal is all forest.
Nepal gotto learn from its neighbor. Damn my homeland gotto gear up.
Nepal is a 3 time bigger than Bhutan.
Imao Nepal's 18% is Himalaya , 45% is forest n so on
Nepal is hugely diverd at same time so it's better not to compare
Bhutan: I’m the mountain kingdom
Nepal: Hold my Beer
Nepal isn't a Kingdom. LMAO.
Nepal got highest 8 mountains out of 12 in the world.
i love this man, what an amazing commentary haha
I'm so thankful for learning from the best
*NO STARBUCKS NO MACDO WOW GOTTA LOVE BHUTAN* Make more countries like this
I think I'm in love with the prince.
I travelled there last February and found Bhutan super interesting, beautiful and worthwhile with friendly people who surprisingly given the years of isolation can speak a reasonable amount of English. As for the high daily cost... the 250 dollars per day (200 in winter) includes all costs including airfare, a five star hotel, all meals, all transportation guides and admissions. And thus the cost is not really so high especially considering everything included. If you work with a specialist tour operator then they will handle the visa for you and you will be able to squeeze all the normal travel costs into the minimum daily requirement. Going at the end of February we got the winter price and the weather is mostly sunny and dry with cold mornings but rather pleasant afternoons.
Heaven on earth. Should be in my bucket list ❤️
Pam_Wien hello there m Bhutanese a civil engineering graduate 2 years back and I chose to have my own business and one business m doing is travel and tours. Would love to help you. Where you from?
GNH: Perhaps we smart (?) westerners should look at this for a model?
YES! Bhutan is happy because they are Bhutanese, a hermit kingdom, cut off from the world. I like how you think.
This sounds so nice.
No wonder they don't let enough people in to ruin it. Good call, guys.
I LOVE BHUTAN .. ITS ONE OF THE COUNTRY I WANT TO VISIT.
love for everyone from Bhutan