BHUTAN IN 2008

After several centuries of divided rule by various influential families, His Majesty, the first King Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck unified Bhutan under the name of "Drukyul–The Land of the Thunder Dragon” in the year 1907. The year 2007 was to be marked as the 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan but as the year 2007 is considered as inauspicious year according to the Bhutanese calendar, it will be only in 2008 that Bhutan will celebrate the 100 years of Monarchy. Many festivals and much revelry have been planned to celebrate this momentous occasion. Visitors to the Kingdom in 2008 will be given a unique opportunity to experience the real Bhutan through the Centenary maxim of “Meet the Bhutanese”. Visitors will be given the chance to immerse themselves into the soul of Bhutan through things such as the opening of areas normally closed to tourists, and the development of specialty tour programs.

Its is also in 2008, that Bhutan’s Fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, would be formally and celebratory enthroned as the fifth King of Bhutan. Though our Formal king handed over the post to his beloved son in late December of 2006, it is only in 2008, where the formal celebration of enthronement will take place, in which a year long celebration will be held. (Though the exact enthronement date is unknown, but only the year of celebration).

2008 has a immense reason for all the Bhutanese, for if you visit Bhutan in 2008, you will see the change in form of Government . It was the wise decision of our Fourth King during one of the National Assembly, that Bhutan’s Government to be changed into Democratic from Monarchy. Bhutanese now, will rule the country with their elected ruler.

For those yet to experience the magic that is the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 presents the perfect opportunity. Contact us for more enquiry.

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