Capital
Thimphu
Population
782K
Currency
Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Best Time to Visit
March–May, September–November
#40
World Tourism Rank
0.03%
of World Land Area
0
UNESCO Sites
2
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: March–May, September–November
Bhutan measures national prosperity by Gross National Happiness rather than GDP.
Bhutan is the world's only carbon-negative country, absorbing more CO2 than it produces thanks to its vast forest cover.
The last Shangri-La, where happiness is the true measure of wealth.
- A traveler on visiting Bhutan
Bhutan is a tiny Himalayan kingdom that fiercely protects its culture and environment through a unique sustainable tourism policy. The iconic Tiger's Nest monastery clinging to a cliffside, colorful dzongs (fortresses), and pristine alpine valleys make Bhutan unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is a country where Gross National Happiness matters more than GDP, and ancient Buddhist traditions guide daily life.
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