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Bhutan: A kingdom of happiness

Bhutan: A kingdom of happiness

Himalayas: Bhutan is a little-heard of kingdom nestled in the Himalayas. It was largely cut-off from the world for many years, but now welcomes visitors from around the world, writes SHAMLAL PURI.

There is a special feeling of joy when you enter the tiny land-locked Kingdom of Bhutan, for you have arrived in one of the world’s happiest countries. The prestigious Business Week magazine carried out a global survey in 2006, and rated Bhutan as the happiest country in Asia, and eighth happiest in the world.

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