Overview
The world’s last Buddhist kingdom, where GDP bows to Gross National Happiness. Snow leopards patrol cloud-piercing peaks, while monks in crimson robes race prayer wheels at Punakha Dzong. In Paro Valley, cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery clings to legends of Guru Rinpoche flying on a tigress. Even the national dress whispers purpose: knee-length gho robes ensure equality – all pockets equal, all egos checked.
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$200/day fee includes guide, lodges, meals. March-May for rhododendron blooms; Sept-Nov for clearest mountain views. No tobacco sales. Photography restricted in dzongs – ask before clicking.
