The mysterious Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most pristine mountain cultures on earth. Nestled high in the Himalayas, between India and China, Bhutan offers some of the finest trekking in the region.

For centuries the monarchy has restricted access to Bhutan, and this has enabled the cultural traditions and spiritual life of the kingdom to flourish. In Bhutan, Gross National Happiness (now a UN-sanctioned concept) is more important than Gross National Product.

In addition to the jaw dropping scenery from the ‘Rooftop of the World’ is the remarkable Bhutanese architecture, with everything conforming to traditional architectural styles (and not a single ugly building in sight).

Since cautiously opening its doors to the outside world back in the 1970s, Bhutan has remained something of a hushed secret to the fortunate few who have got to know this enchanted kingdom. For those seeking spiritual reinvigoration and an escape from our Western way of life, Bhutan comes highly reccommended.