"Bhutan is a world that you had only hoped existed. Vertical prayer flags flutter in the breeze and men dressed in a traditional "gho" and Argyle socks stroll past yellow-roofed shrines." - Bradley Mayhew, Lonely Planet writer
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In This Book
36 maps
53 days of colorful festivals
82 Buddhist buildings
1388km of mountainous road trips
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
In-depth background
Booking Your Trip special chapter
Comprehensive planning tools
At-a-glance practical info