Bhutan is a landlocked country situated on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia; it has never been colonized, and its national identity is based on Buddhism. In fact, it is headed by a spiritual leader. Now a constitutional monarch, its landscape is well-diversified—lush subtropical plains in the South to the sub-alpine Himalayan Mountains in the North.
Bhutan tourism is another aspect of the economic growth of the nation. every year thousands of tourists from different country visits here to explore the unseen natural and cultural beauty Bhutan.
Peaks are over 7,000 m, and in addition to all this, its diverse wildlife is well-known in the world. Most of the peaks are over 7,000 m with the Gangkhar Puensum being the highest mountain which is also the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
Once you land at the Paro International Airport, you will be driven to Thimpu, a Bhutan capital city. With the feast for your eyes, the unique taste of Bhutan will get you to drool as soon as you will head for Thimpu. You will find beautiful countryside and spectacular ancient monasteries. On top of that, you may want to visit the private temple Tamchog Lhakhang on a ridge crossing an old iron chain bridge. And, you will visit a lot of cultural, historical and religious sites in Thimpu, like Tashichho Dzong—a fortress built in 1641, Changangkha Lhakhang—a temple built in the 12th century, Memorial Chorten—one of the tallest monuments and stupa in Thimpu, Folk Heritage Museum—a place to give you an insight into culture and tradition of the country.
There are several other important sites you will visit. Then, your journey to Punakha will bring you excellent sites and views to behold. The Dochu La Pass and 108 Dochu La Chorten will be pretty breathtaking. Moreover, the Punakha Dzong will be one of the most beautiful Dzongs to see, and the longest suspension bridge will be quite a thrill to cross.
Thereupon the wonder keeps unfolding and increasing with your visit to Trongsa, Bumthang, and its Chokhor valley and Ura Valley, Phobjikha, and Paro. The journey will take you across the Pele La Pass, the Black Mountains, Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong, Kurjey Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Lhakhang, the Wangdichholing Palace, Gangtey Gompa Monastery, Nyingpama monastery, Wangduephodrang Dzong, Tachogang Temple, Taktsang Monastery. The list goes on.
Besides, you will pass through villages observing their culture and tradition. You will participate in a few of their cultural programs.