Bhutan

"If there is any country on Earth that qualifies as Eden - not just in part, but in it's entirety - I believe it is Bhutan."

Closed to the world until the 1970s, Bhutan is the last Himalayan kingdom, nestled between China and India in the lap of the world's highest mountains. Known as Drak Yul, the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon,' Bhutan is a unique destination often described as magical, alluring, and enigmatic. The protection of the mountains and its isolation have preserved Bhutan's Buddhist culture, and even today, the government tightly controls tourism to help maintain it. The Bhutanese take immense pride in their culture and the beauty of their surroundings, which include towering mountain peaks, lush valleys, and remote fortress monasteries. The preservation of the environment and culture are fundamental pillars of the concept of 'gross national happiness,' which governs Bhutanese society as it gradually modernizes and opens up to the world. Visit now before some of the magic is lost!