If you’re looking for somewhere new and undiscovered to visit, look no further than Bhutan. Although this compact kingdom sandwiched between China and India offers everything from hiking in the awe-inspiring Himalayas to discovering the fascinating culture of Buddhism, it features on the radar of only the most discerning of travellers. The Royal Government of Bhutan adheres to a strict policy of h
igh value, low impact tourism, which protects this beautiful country’s largely unspoilt natural environment from the pitfalls of mass tourism. Visitor numbers are limited to high end tourist to ensure that tourism to the country is both ecologically friendly and culturally acceptable, as well as being economically beneficial. What’s more, the money brought into the country through tourism is often put to good use as part of a community project, for example to provide a clean water supply to a monastery or to build awareness of sanitation among the country’s children.
