About Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan (which was only opened to the outside world in 1974) is tucked away in the Himalayas between India and China. It has never known foreign rule and till today proudly preserves its unique culture and pristine environment, making it a fascinating tourist destination for many.

The Land of the Thunder Dragon is a land of contrast and harmony where the ancient co-exists side by side with the modern. Where Gross National Happiness is deemed more important than Gross National Product. Bhutan is a deeply Buddhist land where the Buddhist culture infiltrates all aspects of life from birth to death. Monks clad in their striking maroon robes mingle with the fashionably dressed youth mimicking the latest Korean fashion. Preservation of the environment is a key Government policy with over 70% of its area covered in forest. With a population of fewer than 1 million it is no surprise that the culture and environment is fiercely guarded.

As a result, Bhutan has a high value – low impact tourism policy. Visitors have to pay a minimum of over USD 250 per day during peak season and USD 200 per day during low season, making it appear to be one of the world’s most expensive countries to visit. But on closer inspection this fee is all-inclusive of meals, transport, guide, porter, driver, entry fees etc. You don’t have to travel in a group and you can arrange your own itinerary. So travel to Bhutan is not as expensive as may first seem.

Bhutan is one of the world’s most fascinating and enigmatic countries – coined as the ‘last Shangri La’ by many. It offers you an opportunity to glimpse another way of life and attain spiritual insights of what is truly important in life