Bhutan

Tucked high in the Himalayas between India and Tibet, Bhutan feels like stepping into another realm. One where time moves slower, air feels cleaner, and happiness isn’t a pursuit, it’s a national policy. Known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan guards its traditions fiercely while welcoming travelers with a quiet, humbling grace.

This is a country where crimson-robed monks chant beneath fluttering prayer flags, and fortress-like monasteries cling to cliffsides like something out of a dream. The iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery is the kind of sight that redefines what you thought travel could feel like. Every trail here leads to spiritual discovery, every valley hides ancient stories, and every mountain pass offers a view that stops conversation cold.

Adventure in Bhutan is raw and rooted in meaning. Trek through alpine meadows dotted with yaks on the Druk Path Trek, follow pilgrims across hanging bridges strung with prayer flags, or attend a vibrant tshechu festival where masked dancers whirl in centuries-old ritual. It’s not about ticking boxes here, it’s about slowing down, breathing deep, and letting Bhutan’s energy shift something inside you.

Bhutan isn’t for everyone and that’s exactly why it’s perfect for OpenGlobe. Remote, pristine, and unapologetically authentic, this is adventure elevated to something spiritual. You don’t just visit Bhutan. You feel it.