About Bhutan

Everything You Need to Know About Bhutan.

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas between China and India, the Kingdom of Bhutan (Druk Gyal Khap – Land of the Thunder Dragon) is a small, landlocked, deeply Buddhist constitutional monarchy renowned for prioritizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over GDP. Governed by a King and elected Prime Minister from its capital Thimphu, Bhutan uniquely maintains over 70% forest cover, making it the world’s only carbon-negative country. It strictly preserves its rich cultural heritage—evident in fortress-monasteries (dzongs), vibrant festivals (tsechus), and traditional dress (gho/kira)—while regulating tourism and development. Its economy relies on hydropower exports to India, agriculture, and high-value tourism, using the Ngultrum currency pegged to the Indian Rupee.