Bhutan, also known as land of Thunder Dragon, is ruled by kings until its transition to democracy in early 2008. In the 8th century, holy man Guru Rinpoche established Tantric Buddhism and now it has become the official religion. The country began to modernize in the 1960s, and tourism emerged in the '70s, with the introduction of currency, paved roads, media and hospitals. Television and the internet arrived in 1999 coinciding with the silver jubilee celebration of Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Bhutan's cautious balanced approach to development and modernization ensures that its tourism industry is operated sustainably. Tourism must not only be economically viable, but also sensitive to the local culture and environment. No restrictions are imposed on the number of tourists to Bhutan. However, the policy of High value, Low volume/impacts tourists ensures that Bhutanese tradition and culture can be preserved and numbered without exception.

Bhutan's cultural heritage is wonderfully displayed in museum, dzongs (fortress), temples, chortens (Buddhist funeral monuments or stupa), arts and crafts, handicrafts and textiles. Many if not all are opened to westerners and you will be awed by places like Taktsang (tiger nest) and Drakarpo ­(White cliff). You may become fascinated when you hear that the country aims at a standard of Gross National Happiness, that the education and medical care are free and that the air is purer than anywhere else on earth. Bhutan has been compared to the fabled land of Shangri-La and you will be surprised when touched by the silence. Bhutan has few cars and very little industry, so the only sounds you hear are gusts of wind, flapping prayer flags, cowbells and the laughter of children. People move quietly and gently amid the town's simple wooden homes and shops, with their beautifully painted windows and doors. With much of the world part of the global village, you can imagine a land that is free of 21st century trappings, where the people value age old customs, respect the environment and are committed to a spiritual way of life a place where a seasoned wanderer could find an unparalleled adventure. So, Explore exciting, exotic and legendary destination within Bhutan, Dream of journeys to lands of diverse cultures, adventurous treks, authentic cuisine, stunning landscapes, memorable sightseeing and beyond to discover real Bhutan, and Discover timeless civilization, indigenous villages, colonial architecture, traditional arts, crafts, ancient's temples and endangered flora and fauna of Bhutan.
Had you not traveled, Bhutan might remain only in your imagination and you will be forgoing to seek out one of the world's last unspoiled wonders.