Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a small Himalayan kingdom known for peace, spirituality, and pristine natural beauty.
Quick Facts:
- Capital: Thimphu
- Population: ~700,000
- Language: Dzongkha
- Currency: Ngultrum (Nu.)
- Religion: Vajrayana Buddhism
- National Sport: Archery
- Time Zone: GMT + 6
- Tourism Policy: High-value, low-impact
- Forest Cover: Over 70%, constitutionally protected
- Highest Peak: Gangkhar Puensum (unclimbed)
Bhutan is also one of the world’s only carbon-negative countries, offering untouched landscapes, wildlife sanctuaries, and preserved cultural heritage.