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Writer's pictureNeha Mishra, BeyondSkool

Lily's Rendezvous With Bhutan's Serenity

Updated: Aug 4, 2023

Neha weaves a tale around the impact the Buddhist country leaves on visitors

"Travel makes one modest," thought Lily as she gazed out at the stunning vista before her. She had always been an avid traveler, drawn to the beauty and diversity of the world around her. Her wanderlust had taken her to many off-beat places, each one leaving a unique impression on her mind.

One of her most memorable adventures had been to the remote mountains of Bhutan. The small Himalayan kingdom had always fascinated her with its unique blend of tradition and modernity. She had spent weeks trekking through the rugged terrain, marveling at the stunning vistas and getting to know the friendly locals.


Lily had been struck by the Bhutanese people's deep sense of spirituality and connection to nature. Everywhere she went, she saw colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and heard the soothing sound of chanting monks. She had visited remote monasteries perched high on cliffs and witnessed ancient rituals that had been performed for centuries.


But what had truly left an impression on Lily was the Bhutanese people's commitment to preserving their environment and culture. Bhutan was the only country in the world that measured its success not by economic growth but by a metric called Gross National Happiness. This unique philosophy had led to the conservation of pristine forests, the protection of endangered species, and the promotion of sustainable tourism.


As she made her way back down the mountain, Lily knew that her journey to Bhutan had been more than just an adventure. It had been a transformative experience that had taught her about the power of nature, the importance of culture, and the value of living in harmony with the world around us.


And with that, Lily returned home, ready to share her tales of off-beat places and the lessons she had learned along the way with others, inspiring them to embark on their own adventures and see the world through their own lens.

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