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What makes Bhutan an appealing travel destination

Traveling to Bhutan is one of the most exclusive travel experiences in the world. Mysterious Bhutan preserves its age-old traditions like no other country. Considering the crush of over tourism in other parts of the world, the Bhutanese government has focused on high-quality tourism by strongly adhering to a policy of 'High Value, Low Volume' tourism – a meaningful change that reveals Bhutan’s shift away from tourist numbers to sustainable travel practices.

Bounded by India in South and South-West and Tibetan autonomous region of China in the North and North-West Bhutan, the mystical Kingdom of Bhutan is world-famous for measuring Gross National Happiness, an index which is used to measure the collective happiness and well-being of a population.

Bhutan is the world's only carbon negative country – meaning that it absorbs more carbon dioxide than it produces. With 72% forest cover, spectacular rugged mountains, sparkling lakes and rich wildlife, Bhutan is also an exclusive biodiversity hotspot in the world. It is bestowed with rich biodiversity harbouring around 5600 flowering plant species, 300 medicinal plants, more than 770 species of birds, 200 species of mammals, and houses some of the most rare and endangered species on the planet such as the red panda, the black-necked crane, the white-bellied heron, the golden langur, snow leopard, tiger, one-horned rhino and many others.

Bhutan is culturally rich society with sense of deep respect and value for age-old culture and traditions. Each region has its own, historical, geographical, cultural, traditional and religious significance. Journey around Bhutan offers unique & unforgettable travel experiences - visit centuries-old Dzongs (monastery castles) Immerse yourself in colourful festivals (Tsechus) and marvel at impressive mask dances.

Trekking in Bhutan takes you to remote regions that cannot be visited on regular tours. You will experience untouched nature, scenic landscapes, originality and the traditional way of life of the inhabitants. Regardless of whether you choose easy walking day excursion or high-altitude trekking, there is something for everyone in Bhutan.