Bhutan

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This year saw Bhutan mark the 50th anniversary of the country's opening to tourism, an opening that – like all things Bhutanese – has been managed in a sensitive and sustainable way. To mark this occasion, we’ve gathered five compelling reasons why Bhutan deserves a place on your travel list, no matter the season.

Thimphu nightscapes. Featuring the Thimphu Dzong in the foreground and the Buddha Dordenma in the background. 📸 Bassem Nimah

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The restoration of the Trans-Bhutan Trail after 60 years has revived an ancient journey that plays out across densely forested mountains, welcoming villages and the myriad myths that bring these vibrant landscapes to life.

The greenest and happiest country in the world, Bhutan is leading the way in environmental protection with their negative carbon footprint. Around 70% of the land is covered in forest, making a trip inside this natural paradise feel like ascendance into a higher world. This celestial kingdom is not known to many however; it is lost amidst the sweeping mountains. #sustainable #travel #ecowarrior #bhutan #carbon #zerpcarbon #paradise

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Bhutan is probably one of the most magical places on Earth right now. Did you know, despite how open the world is now via social media, there are still limitations

Dance of the Eight Kinds of Spirits, Paro Tsechu (festival), Paro Dzong, Paro, Bhutan