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Bhutan

Land of the Thunder Dragon

Best Time

March – May, September – November

Altitude Range

200m – 7,570m

Currency

Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)

Language

Dzongkha (national language), English widely spoken

About Bhutan

Bhutan is unlike anywhere else on Earth. This small Himalayan kingdom measures its success not in GDP but in Gross National Happiness. The country maintains strict preservation of its Buddhist culture and natural environment — over 70% is forested, and it's the only carbon-negative nation in the world. Dramatic dzongs (fortresses) perch on cliff edges, prayer flags flutter in mountain breezes, and every visitor leaves with a profound sense of having stepped into another time.

Highlights

World's only carbon-negative country

Iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro

Traditional festivals (Tshechu) year-round

Gross National Happiness philosophy

Pristine forests covering 70% of the country

Traditional architecture preserved by law

Getting There

Fly into Paro International Airport (PBH) — one of the world's most thrilling approaches. Only a few airlines operate flights. Alternatively, enter overland from India at Phuentsholing. All tourists must book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.