Asia
Bhutan
The last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom — monasteries clinging to cliffs, a Gross National Happiness index, and a Sustainable Development Fee policy that tightly manages tourism.
Bhutan at a glance
BTN
Dzongkha
$280
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
22° / 2°C
90/100
Destinations in Bhutan
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Paro
Bhutan
The gateway to Bhutan — the country's only international airport (PBH), famously one of the most difficult commercial approaches in the world. Home to the cliff-hanging Tiger's Nest monastery (Taktsang), the fortress-monastery Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (7th century), and the National Museum in the circular Ta Dzong watchtower. Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee ($100-200/night) and mandatory licensed-tour-operator visa rules make it one of the most tightly-managed tourism destinations anywhere.