There goes a saying that ‘the closest place one might ever get to heaven on earth is Bhutan’. Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is situated in the eastern edge of the Himalayas, it gives us a glimpse of monks, monasteries, Buddhism, yaks, arts, and much more. Though the country has become far more than what it was during the olden age, they have managed to maintain and preserve their culture and traditions in everything they could.
With urban life in place, the happy quotient of Bhutan is that the touch of modern life has not affected them or changed them and you can still feel the experiences of rural life. Bhutan is different in its own ways and is also uniquely charming. Upon landing into Bhutan, the chilly breezes, and a calm feeling inside you prevails welcoming you to the country. One would say it’s the trick of Buddha Dordenma, a mighty 54metres tall golden statue, located exactly at the Thimphu valley.
The Shakyamuni Buddha is one of the largest sitting statues of Buddha in the world and the location is called the Buddha Point. The statue is entirely made out of bronze and is coated with gold colour. The face of Buddha emits serenity. The statue was built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and also fulfilling two prophecies, one being that another ‘Buddha would arrive to restore peace’ and the second one being ‘to bestow blessings, peace, and happiness on the whole world’ was constructed by outsourcing it to the Chinese with a budget of $100Million. The giant golden statue can be seen anywhere from the city of Thimphu.