Bhutan

This little Himalayan country has its own rules. Bhutan, which has only been accessible to visitors for 45 years, prioritizes the environment, culture, and well-being of its people before money. Bhutan tours are ideal for trekkers, environment enthusiasts, and Buddhist pilgrims since it absorbs more carbon than it produces. You'll encounter moments – and people – that make happiness feel like the norm, not a pursuit, from the jaw-dropping Tiger's Nest to the prayer halls of Gangte Goemba. Bhutan is a one-of-a-kind destination, therefore one-of-a-kind travel conditions are required! For a country that only opened its doors to tourism in 1974, they are ahead of the curve in terms of sustainable tourism, with regulations in place to ensure that it is environmentally friendly, socially and culturally acceptable, and financially successful. Bhutan (locally known as Druk Yul) means 'Land of the Thunder Dragon,' and the country lives up to its name. If you don't know anything about this small region of the earth, you'll be in good company; mystery may be its second name, and you'll undoubtedly be visiting a location that none of your friends have visited.