Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan is a fascinating Buddhist kingdom situated within the Himalayas, nestled between India and China. Within the 1800s, various European maps conflated it with Tibet, and it's remained remote and comparatively untouched right down to this day. TV and Internet, for instance, were only introduced in 1999. It’s no surprise, then, that Bhutan retains an aura of mysterious allure, and visiting can still desire stepping back in time. The land is rugged and largely virgin; the people, who always wear the national gho and kira dress, are regal yet friendly. It's a beguiling place where tobacco is against the law but marijuana grows wildly; where archery remains the national sport, and where progress is measured not in GDP but “Gross National Happiness.” “Travel with RV” deep knowledge of Bhutan and its culture goes beyond the five valleys (Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang) to far-flung eastern locales like Mongar, Lhuntse, Trashigang and more. Bhutan, the land of happiness unfurls a trove of archaeological treasures from ornate temples, mighty fortresses and mystic monasteries to beautiful traditional villages and snow-capped peaks rising above the forests.