A land of soaring snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows and densely forested green hills and ravines. Land locked, bordered by Tibet and India. Exotic flora and fauna abound with the hills and valleys taking on a kaleidoscope of colour fron May to August. Add this to gushing streams, spectacular waterfalls and this is a place of wild beauty.

With a colourful history of warlords and wars, the land is dotted with fortresses and castles and the natural backdrop nature provides adds to the mystique.

The Bhutanese call this country Druk Yu and themselves Drukpas and are divided into 3 main ethnic groups, Ngalongs of Tibetian origin, Sharchops, the original inhabitants and the Lhotsampas of Nepalese origin. This offers visitors a culture as diverse as the landscape.
A unique Bhuddist country following the Mahayana tradition were the chief Abbot enjoys the same rank as the King and were festivals take on an important part of life.

The 2 main trekking routes are the Druk Path and the Jumolhari.  But Bhutan is more than just trekking , tours based on culture, photography, birwatching and Botany are but a few on offer, or perhaps enjoy enjoy these remote surroundings at a 5 star Spa Resort!

"Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon"

Capital City: Thimphu

Population: 1,689,000

Area: 47,000 km2

Currency: 1 ngultrum = 100 chetrums

Languages: Dzongkha, Nepali, English

Religions: Buddhist, Hindu