Mountains. The Himalayas here are spectacular, and there are so many outstanding trekking opportunities. Most Bhutan Travel finish their trip with a hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, one of the symbols of the country. If you’re a hardcore hiker, there are plenty more beautiful and challenging opportunities.
Cultural tourism. Bhutan is home to the most beautiful temples I’ve ever seen, and the people wear gorgeous traditional clothing. That, plus the traditional architecture, the festivals, the dances — there’s so much! Bhutan is also a popular destination for travelers interested in Buddhism.
A huge draw for the well-traveled. If you’ve visited a lot of places, it gets harder to be impressed. As my 87th country, Bhutan impressed the hell out of me.
Absolute peace. Bhutan is an incredibly safe destination to visit, and one of the most peaceful places I have ever visited in my travels. It’s like Japan, but less frenetic. Like Iceland, but less touristy. Like Switzerland, but far more affordable. Being so isolated has worked to Bhutan’s advantage — the country only opened to tourism in 1974 and has limited tourism in the years since. I loved this shot near the Gangtey Black-Necked Crane Center.