Nestling in the heart of the Himalaya and protected by a complex geography of high mountains and deep valleys, Bhutan, also known as the Land of Thunder Dragon, is certainly one of the most mysterious countries of the world. Hidden amidst the mighty Himalayas and sandwiched between its two great neighbors, with Tibet (China) in the north and India in the south, Bhutan is as big as Switzerland but sparsely inhabited by 672,425 (2005) people. Impenetrable jungle to the daunting ranges of snow-capped mountains in the north have always barred across to the remote valley of the kingdom. Bhutan has still kept its extremely rich cultural heritage, doggedly maintaining its distance from the modern world, proud of its own values and rich traditions. The kingdom is also blessed with a wealth of flora and fauna, self-sufficient and friendly people, superb art and eye-catching architecture, without beggars or crime. In fact, Bhutan is truly a paradise.