Bhutan

24 hours in Paro

In the gateway to the kingdom, Louise Southerden wanders among monks, archers and Parops in national dress.

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Keeping the world at arm's length

From mountain strongholds to deep river valleys, Bhutan's a bewitching realm, writes Michael Gebicki.

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stone terrace outside the indoor heated pool at the Uma Paro resort in Bhutan.

Uma by COMO, Paro, Bhutan review: Queen of the stone age

High above sea level but deeply relaxed, Louise Southerden lives like royalty in a mountain-top retreat.

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See Bhutan with the gang and save

I'm thinking of travelling to Bhutan. I've heard it's really expensive and I'm not sure how to go about booking a tour or organising a visa.

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Kingdom in the clouds

Peter Myers meets adventurers and holy men on a modern pilgrimage through the Middle Earth mountains of Bhutan.

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Traveller's tale: a broken back in Bhutan

Aneva Borthwick relies on the kindness of strangers.

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Pursuits of passion

Be it saving bears, unearthing ruins or chasing miracles, special-interest tours get you to the heart of the action.

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A land of get up and gho

Maria Visconti's search for migrating cranes leads her to an intriguing people and their traditions.

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Population:

750 thousand

Capital:

Thimphu

Official Language:

Dzongkha

Electricity:

Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type D has three large round pins in a triangular pattern. Type G has three rectangular blades in a triangular pattern and has an incorporated fuse. Type M plug has three round pins in a triangular pattern and looks similar to the Indian Type D plug, but its pins are much larger.