Bhutan
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Monasteries held to cliffs by the hairs of angels, giant penises daubed on every home, argyle socks as national dress and a complete absence of traffic lights – what’s not to be cheerful about in Bhutan? Indeed, so jovial is this Himalayan Shangri-La that gross national happiness is an official measure, a way of ensuring that the country’s gradual modernization (still barely perceptible) doesn’t disturb its Buddhist spirituality. Stand on a mountain pass on the world’s highest range, snow flecked all around and prayer flags flapping like a grateful audience, and just try to keep a smile off your face.
Visitors to Bhutan must pay a set daily rate for travel on an arranged tour; see www.tourism.gov.bt.
Visitors to Bhutan must pay a set daily rate for travel on an arranged tour; see www.tourism.gov.bt.
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