Why Bhutan?
The great Buddha Dordenma statue overlooking Thimphu valley
Straddling the southern slopes of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan or ‘DrukYul’, as Bhutanese call their home, is not your usual tourist destination.
This remote kingdom that literally did not exist for the rest of the world until the middle of the 20th century is an ancient land of myth and legend where happiness is a serious business and a national goal.
One the most mountainous and least urbanised countries in the world, visitors say they sense something different on entering Bhutan.
Here, you will find an ancient Himalayan Buddhist culture that is alive and vibrant, a natural environment that is pristine and protected and a warm and friendly people who spend their time praying for all sentient beings and universal harmony.
In centuries past, this hidden land offered sanctuary to numerous Buddhist masters and practitioners. Today, Bhutan is still a hidden land, off the beaten path, and on the wish list of every serious traveler who desires to explore ancient cultures and untouched mountain landscapes.
Bhutan is not a destination for the business traveler; it is for those looking to experience something amazingly different!