A Pleasure Hunt to Bhutan

In the zoo, I saw the national animal of Bhutan-Takin. The zoo is named after this animal itself. It is believed that long ago a magician named Madman was requested by his disciples to show a miracle. Therefore, he ordered that he be given a cow and a goat. Following his orders, the disciples did so. Then, Madman uttered some magical words and created an animal comprising the cow’s body and the goat’s head. Suddenly, the animal came into life and started grazing. The Bhutanese named this animal Takin, and considered it their national animal. I read this story on the brown board at the zoo. The Takin is not found anywhere else in the world but in Bhutan.

    Most westerners are unfamiliar with this breathtaking country. It is an isolated place which has kept its mores and customs richly intact. Bhutan is in the constant threat of losing its culture and rural life style due to modern vices. It is the Indian army that protects the Bhutan borders. They work day and night in collaboration with the Royal Bhutan army to protect the wonderful country. Bhutan- the land of dragons is really very beautiful. It is a great place to go for a holiday as well as to explore. In contrast to India, it has no water, food or electricity shortage. They have used the technology efficiently to make hydro-electricity projects. The ratio of women in Bhutan is greater than that of men. People are seen washing their cars by the roadside with the fresh stream of water that flows down the mountains. The Bhutanese people are very polite, hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic.