Travelling to Bhutan: How to go on a spiritual pilgrimage in the happiest place on Earth

Known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon", Bhutan is a country like none other. With its majestic natural landscapes, numerous traditional festivals, and many of its significant historical landmarks dating as far back as the 1700s still intact, Bhutan's cultural authenticity is unsurpassed. To maintain its unspoiled terrain and social cohesiveness, Bhutan has put in place a reputed sustainable tourism strategy that focuses on high value and low-impact tourism. All visitors — except those from India, Bangladesh, and Mauritius — have to pay a daily tourist tariff of US$250, which can be offset by hotel accommodation and the fees for the compulsory guide that all tourist groups must travel with while in the country.

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