Bhutan Travel Guide

The small mountain kingdom of Bhutan is located in the Himalayas and is known as “The Land of the Thunder Dragon”. This little developed country was previously closed to the outside world, and is sometimes referred to as idyllic, with outstanding scenery and an interesting and welcoming culture. Tourism to Bhutan is regulated through high minimum pricing, which helps to reduce the crowds and control the impact of tourism. Most foreign tourists visiting Bhutan must use a licensed Bhutanese tour operator for their trip, with a set minimum charge per day. This will cover most expenses for the trip. Most visitors arrive in Bhutan at the international airport in Paro. You can visit the National Museum of Bhutan there, or visit the nearby Taktshang Monastery, which hangs off of a cliff and is the most famous monastery in Bhutan. There are a number of dzongs (monastery/forts) that you can visit, of which the Trongsa Dzong is perhaps the most famous. The region of Bumthang is considered to be very spiritual, and is home to many monasteries. Trekking is a very popular activity for visitors to Bhutan, and you can trek to the capital Thimpu or to more remote destinations. Wherever you go, the scenery and culture will be impressive.