Bhutan

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. Inside this new-look guide: 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 Our promise: You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Introducing our best guidebook range yet with easier-to-use layout, redesigned maps and a new planning section covering time, season, interest and region.