Top reasons to make Bhutan the happiest country in the world

 Bhutan is an iconic destination, and why not, it is one of the happiest countries in the world according to the United Nations Happiness Report. Well you already knew that, didn't you? But, do you know why Bhutan is counted among the happiest places in the world?

A plethora of festivals

 With two-thirds of the country's population being Buddhist, Bhutan's annual calendar is filled with many festivals that are largely Tshechu. The annual Bhutanese festival, Tshechus, are religious events of the Drukpa dynasty of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, and are held on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan calendar in each Dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. However, the month depends on the place, which means that every month in Bhutan there is a Tshechu festival in one part or the other.

Apart from Tshechus, there are other festivals of Bhutan that celebrate victory and the food of the country; local deities; Rich culture of native tribes. So, apparently, there's no reason why a country that gets the opportunity to gather and enjoy for the most part of the year wouldn't be the happiest country in the world! Here's more on festivals in Bhutan.

Good Food

Virginia Woolf wrote, 'One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if he has not eaten well', and Bhutan certainly follows this religiously. The country is home to a variety of food that is not only delicious but healthy as well. From the national dish of Ema Datshi to the delicious side paa, to the highly nutritious Chhurpi, Bhutanese food is clearly one of the main reasons why the country is happy.

Almost No Traffic Jams

As a non-native, we cannot even imagine a weekday, especially in a capital city, without congested streets. Bhutan is particular about its traffic rules; Vehicles also stop at zebra crossings to allow pedestrians to cross, and that's just one thing. There are zero street signals in Bhutan, Nada! Instead, there is the traffic police that directs the traffic. People themselves work so responsibly that even in the busiest hours you will not find traffic anywhere in the country. I mean, if that's not the reason why Bhutan is a happy country then what is?

Plenty of Nature Getaway Get

There is no dearth of nature getaways in Bhutan, the last Himalayan kingdom. There are such beautiful places to visit in the country like Paro, Punakha and Wangdue that are adorned with lush green hills, meadows, paddy fields, rivers and lakes. Also, 70% of Bhutan is covered by forest, so you know, the people of Bhutan are never far from the pristine nature, which not only keeps them happy but also healthy.