The Kingdom of Bhutan, with a population of about 800,000, is considered one of the most exotic tourist destinations in the world. Wedged between two giants, China to the North and the Indian sub-continent to its south, Bhutan has always been cautious in its approach to tourism and strictly adheres to its policy of “High-Value Low Volume” tagline.
As such, Bhutan opened its doors to the outside world only in the early 1970s and this policy of isolation has been very instrumental in having been able to keep most of our valued cultural wonders and identities still intact to this day.
From maroon-clad monks and landscapes that are dotted with numerous Buddhist temples and prayer flags to the natives with their wide doma-stained smiles and rustic sense of humour, Bhutan has all the elements that are befitting of its image as one of the happiest nations in the world. In fact, Bhutan’s philosophy of Gross National Happiness, propounded by its beloved monarchs as an alternative to Gross Domestic Product, has become an envy of the global community.
Welcome to Bhutan, for an experience that is unfounded anywhere across the globe!