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Bhutan- a breath of fresh air!

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"In a world obsessed with more,it is very easy to forget the beauty of less" In this world of capitalism, consumption, and self-gratification—where worth is measured by social media likes, wealth, and status; happiness is validated by the approval of others; even a simple smile or a kind gesture is dissected for ulterior motives; where religion becomes a pawn in political games; and people wage wars over imaginary gods and long-dead historical figures; where development often means destruction of nature; intolerance and hatred grow like the heads of Hydra, and happiness and hope are locked away in Pandora’s box—this world, ravaged by war, famine, corruption, and cruelty, reeks of decay so strong that even the gods have forsaken,cursing humans to their doom. And yet, in the midst of all this chaos, Bhutan felt like a breath of fresh air—a land of smiles. As our guide aptly put it: “Smile Sir, we don’t charge you for that!” while we were posing for our m...