Thimphu

Bhutan may be a tiny dot on the map, but its topography is epic, even daunting, in scale. Measured in terms of altitude change rather than miles, this is a big country to explore. Beyond the gateways of Thimphu and Paro, there are countless valleys in which to lose oneself and discover some of this Himalayan country’s less obvious gems. These include places where global influence is less apparent, where nature is at its most untamed, and where traditional Buddhist culture continues to thrive.