Where happiness is measured in every valley. 70%+forest cover Bhutan
A Himalayan kingdom between India and Tibet, where dzongs, prayer flags and forest still shape daily life.
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About Bhutan
Bhutan is about 38,000 km², rising from subtropical foothills at 100 m to Gangkhar Puensum at 7,570 m, the highest unclimbed peak in the world. Spring and autumn bring the clearest skies and the biggest festivals.
Bhutan measures progress by Gross National Happiness, keeps most of its land under forest, and welcomes visitors in small numbers.
- CapitalThimphu
- CurrencyNgultrum
- LanguageDzongkha
- TimeUTC+6
A Himalayan kingdom of about 38,000 km², where dzongs, prayer flags and forest still shape every valley.
Bhutan welcomes visitors in small numbers. Every guest pays a daily Sustainable Development Fee that funds free healthcare, education and conservation.
- Fly into Paro
- SDF USD 100/night
- Visa USD 40
Festival season
Prayer flags, temples and rice terraces, from the western valleys to the east.
Why visit Bhutan
A country that measures progress by happiness, and keeps its traditions part of everyday life.
Gross National Happiness
Bhutan weighs wellbeing, culture and the environment alongside economic growth.
Living Buddhism
Monasteries, prayer wheels and festivals are part of daily life, not only for visitors.
Carbon negative
Forests absorb more carbon than the country emits.
See our toursacross Bhutan.