Over 70 % of the population leads an agrarian lifestyle. The people know of real peace, unhampered by the fast life that marks modernity.

The Bhutanese society is egalitarian in its disposition. Every native wears the distinctive national dress that is finely woven from multi-colored, vibrant hued wool, cotton or silk. The men's attire is called "Gho" and women's dress is called "Kira". The form of dress is common to all strata of society. Jewelry mostly consists of pearls, corals, turquoise and agate set in well-crafted gold and silver.

The Bhutanese diet is rich in meat, cereals particularly rice, vegetables and herbs.

Meat dishes, mainly pork and beef, are lavishly spiced with chilies — it is common to see these bright red peppers drying on roofs in the sun. Salted butter tea is served on all occasions. Chang, a local beer, and Arra, a spirit distilled from rice, maize, wheat or barley, are also favorite beverages. "Doma" or betel nut is offered as a customary greeting.

Archery is the popular national sport played all year round with the traditional bows and arrows. An integral part of any Bhutan holiday , archery matches are gala affairs with much music, dancing drinking and gaiety.

In Bhutan , the ancient music and dances of the different region have been faithfully preserved. The quite, grace of the folk dances and the drama of the energetic, colorful mask dances will remain one of the visitors most vivid memories.