Bhutan · Himalaya / Extension

Bhutan

Land of the Thunder Dragon — Gross National Happiness

Bhutan Best time: March to May, October to November

About

An introduction to Bhutan

The last Shangri-La. A small Himalayan kingdom that measures success by Gross National Happiness instead of GDP. Fortress-monasteries (dzongs), prayer flags, and the cliff-perched Tiger's Nest.

Don't miss

Highlights of Bhutan

Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) hike

Punakha Dzong

Thimphu memorial chorten

Buddha Dordenma statue

Hot stone bath