White Lotus Tours & Treks presents: Bhutan - the Last Himalayan Kingdom  

The Kingdom of Bhutan, situated in the midst of the Eastern Himalayas, is in many ways the world’s most exclusive travel destination. Bhutan, known to the world as the Last Shangri-La, is a small country perched high on the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayan range. It is about the size of Switzerland and has a population of 560,000. Bhutanese culture is colorful and rich with tradition. The country is famous for its unique architecture and abounds with peace and tranquility. All of these features make the kingdom a unique travel destination.

Bhutan is also the Last bastion of Mahayana Buddhism. It is not merely the religion but the way the people live their daily lives that makes Bhutan so unique in the world. Its rich and diverse flora and fauna earned Bhutan the world’s recognition as one of the Top 10 Global Hot Spots. Bhutan opened its doors to the outside world only in the 1960s and planned development was initiated with Gross National Happiness as its development vision soon after. Television and internet found their way to the country only in 1999.