Bhutan, A country with strong sense of spirituality

This is a strong factor of Bhutan being a strong contender for being what is described by Hilton as a last Shangri-la. Bhutan has many active monasteries, with a rich tradition, which impart spiritual training to numerous monks. The official faith of Bhutan is Drukpa Kagyu, a tantric form of Tibetan Buddhism; but Buddhism of the Nyingma school is also practice. Spirituality is deeply linked with the festivals in Bhutan in the form of sacred mask dances. These festivals are definitely a tourist draw, but they are not the main spectators. The festivals are primarily staged for the Bhutanese. Though they are scare- the local seek blessing from real lamas from behind the mask.