Bhutan: In the Land of the Thunder Dragon (9/17)

Bhutan: In the Land of the Thunder Dragon (9/17)

The Kingdom of Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a tiny constitutional monarchy nestled between India and Chinese Tibet. In 2006, Bhutan cautiously opened its doors to international tourism for the first time, and our film presents the great cultural and geographical treasures of this unique country.

The Kingdom of Bhutan, on the southern flank of the Himalayas between India and Chinese Tibet, is still off the beaten tourist track. Its location between these two political giants is one of the reasons why the tiny Buddhist kingdom has been able to retain its independence for centuries and was never made a colony of European powers. At the same time this independence has also meant a far-reaching isolation, which is how Bhutan has retained its originality. The country has only opened itself up cautiously to tourism since the changeover to a constitutional monarchy and the accession to the throne of Jigme Wangchuk in 2006.
The film presents the cultural and geographical wealth of Bhutan, starting with the spectacular flight into the airport with its views of the main crest of the Himalayas and their 8,000-meter high peaks.