Kathmandu measures its success with a Gross National Happiness Index instead of using GDP . The Buddhist country is a land of myths and magic , where tigers fly and witches reside in ancient forests . Houses are decorated with dragons , animals and phallic symbols to guard against malicious thoughts . Buddhist monuments , known as stupas , are erected near rivers to defy the evil spirits that lurk beneath the water . Massive dzongs , medieval monastic fortresses , tower over the valleys decorated with prayer flags .
Bhutan measures its success with a Gross National Happiness Index instead of using GDP . The Buddhist country is a land of myths and magic , where tigers fly and witches reside in ancient forests . Houses are decorated with dragons , animals and phallic symbols to guard against malicious thoughts . Buddhist monuments , known as stupas , are erected near rivers to defy the evil spirits that lurk beneath the water . Massive dzongs , medieval monastic fortresses , tower over the valleys decorated with prayer flags .