Nepal VS Bhutan - Religious Beliefs

Nepal vs Bhutan--Religious Beliefs

Although both countries have many religious beliefs, there are significant differences in their religious circles. Bhutan is a universal religious country and there are three main religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, and Bhutan's primitive religion, among which Tibetan Buddhism is the official and most prominent religion in Bhutan. Due to the long history of religion and its profound influence on every aspect of life, temples are the must-visit places during your trip to Bhutan, from which you can learn about the history of Bhutan and appreciate the exquisite architecture, such as Taktsang, Punakha Dzong, Paro Dzong, and Kyichu Lhakhang.


Nepal is also a religious country and there're many religions. Unlike Bhutan, the official religion of Nepal is Hinduism. 90% of Nepalese believe in Hinduism. In addition to Hinduism, Buddhism is also popular in Nepal. In the birthplace of Buddha Sakyamuni, 8% of Nepalese believe in Buddhism. Here Hinduism and Buddhism blend well and are difficult to separate. You can see Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus in Kathmandu often worship at the same temple. The Kathmandu Valley is full of fascinating ancient temples, places of interest of Hinduism, which is worth the effort to visit.