Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is no ordinary place. It is a Himalayan kingdom replete with myths and legends, where the best of traditional culture thrives and the latest global developments are enthusiastically embraced.

• 36 clear, easy-to-use maps 
• 53 days of colourful festivals 
• 82 Buddhist buildings
• 1388km of mountainous road trips
• Special chapter on booking your trip

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