A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More

Many times people have the misconception that visiting Bhutan is expensive, or that the process to visit Bhutan is “hard”. There’s little truth to that as we break down and share with you the actual cost of visiting Bhutan.Read More

Always dreamed about traveling to Bhutan? Read on for practical Bhutan travel tips and advice! It’s been more than a week since I left Bhutan, and I’m still in disbelief that I was able to finally make it there to see “The Last Shangri-La” with my own eyes. This magical land is a prime example of how...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More

Community based Tourism in Bhutan –  Community based tourism in Bhutan offers a unique opportunity for comfortable cultural immersion. Tourists in Bhutan are mesmerized with stunning landscapes, and a culture that is all colorful and truly captivating. But since a major part of our population resides in the villages, it’s equally important to explore rural Bhutan alongside...Read More

Milan Thomas, an ADB economist who specializes in social sector impact evaluation, and Yangchen C. Rinzin, a research fellow at the Centre for Bhutan and Gross National Happiness Studies, answer questions about the use of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index. Bhutan is a small, landlocked kingdom with an outsized profile on the global stage due...Read More