Bhutan
Bhutan meters its tourism deliberately, and the result is a Himalayan kingdom that still feels like a confidence. Dzong fortresses hold the valleys, prayer flags hold the passes, and the Paro Tshechu in late March fills a courtyard with masked dance that predates every guidebook. We plan it slowly — acclimatising walks, farmhouse meals, one valley at a time.
Best for
- Himalayan culture
- Festivals
- Walking
- Travelling deliberately
When to go
- Mar–May
- Rhododendron spring and the Paro Tshechu; the classic first-visit window.
- Sep–Nov
- Post-monsoon clarity; the high passes and autumn festivals.
Photo: Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0