BHUTAN

Bhutan is a place that even the most seasoned traveller considers a privilege to visit.And although it is voted as one of the world’s top travel destinations, only a few visit.

Perched high on the Himalayan range and the size of Switzerland, the Kingdom of Bhutan has defied globalisation and chosen to remain a hidden paradise.

Known as ‘The Land of the Thunder Dragon’, Bhutan has a raw natural beauty where dense foliage clashes with sub tropical jungles at sea level and fertile temperate zones rise up to the great northern glaciers. This pristine environment is home to endangered species such as the Black-Necked Crane and the Blue Sheep.

The Bhutanese practice Buddhism and the country is scattered with monasteries, often precariously sitting on sheer cliffs. Fluttering prayer flags line the high ridges, while red-robed monks chant, to give this kingdom an aura from another time.