Bhutan is a small country in the Himalayas between the Tibet Autonomous region of China and India. It has developed the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, where development is measured using a holistic approach of well-being, not just based on gross domestic product. Chilies are considered a vegetable and ema datshi the national dish. While traditional culture has been very well preserved. Bhutan often revered as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" or 'Druk Yul', is still regarded as one of the last "Shangri-La's" in the Himalayan region because of its remoteness, its spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. This country of rolling hills and towering crags certainly exudes charm.
Bhutan Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Bhutan
Wangdu, Bhutan
Wangdue Phodrang District is a dzongkhag (district) of central Bhutan. This is also the name of the dzong (built in 1638) which dominates the district, and the ... more
Bumthang, Bhutan
A gentle hush settles over Bumthang’s green valleys just after dawn as cool mist clings to pine forests, and the air carries the earthy aroma of incense and ... more
Trongsa, Bhutan
Trongsa, previously Tongsa, is a town and capital of Trongsa District in central Bhutan. The name means new village in Dzongkha. The first temple was built in ... more
Punakha, Bhutan
Mornings in Punakha begin with cool mountain air tinged by blue pine and the distant murmur of the Mo Chhu river. Mist drifts among the terraces, wreathing the ... more