About Bhutan

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A landlocked country in the eastern range of the mighty Himalayan mountains, Bhutan is a predominantly Buddhist Kingdom with a population of approximately 800,000. Thimphu is the capital city and Paro is home to the only international airport. 

In order to preserve its culture and tradition, Bhutan remained isolated for a very long time, with tourism officially established in 1974. As a result, much of the culture and tradition has been preserved, unscathed by the modern world. Defined by narrow valleys and undulating hills in the north and densely covered forests in the south, Bhutan is well-known for its biodiversity, its rich avifauna, breathtaking landscapes and intricate architecture and designs. Moreover, Bhutan is also known for adopting Gross National Happiness (GNH) instead of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and is the first country to completely ban manufacturing, import and sale of tobacco. 

Temples, monasteries (lhakangs) and dzongs (fortresses) are omnipresent in Bhutan along with chortens (stupas) that harbor termas (treasures) and historical significances. With a variety of festivals, including the popular mask dances of the Tsechu festivals, camping and trekking routes ranging from lush green valleys to snow-covered passes, Bhutan has a lot to offer visitors all over the world.  articles, long mission statements, company policies, executive profiles, company awards/distinctions, office locations, shareholder reports, whitepapers, media mentions and other pieces of content that don’t fit into a shorter, more succinct space.