Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a Himalayan kingdom of about 770,000 people between India and China. It measures progress by Gross National Happiness, keeps more than 70% of its land under forest and is the world’s first carbon-negative country.
Learn more about Bhutan before you travel:
- Bhutan at a Glance: Key facts: capital, population, language, currency and time zone.
- Geography of Bhutan: From subtropical plains to 7,000-metre Himalayan peaks.
- History of Bhutan: Guru Rinpoche, the Zhabdrung and the Wangchuck dynasty.
- People and Culture: Dress, food, festivals, archery and daily life.
- Flora and Fauna: Takins, black-necked cranes, rhododendrons and more.
- Best Time to Visit: Seasons, weather and festivals month by month.
- Festival Calendar 2026–27: Dates of tsechus and festivals across Bhutan.
