In celebrating 100 years of a unique system of Governance in a unique land you will become a part of history.

In 2008, Bhutan – the last Buddhist Kingdom in the Himalayas –will celebrate the centenary of the Monarchy.
The First King, His Majesty Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck, established the rule of the hereditary Monarchy in 1907.

Over the past 100 years, the four kings of the Wangchuck dynasty steered the Kingdom on a path of progress, guided by a unique philosophy of Governance that has come to be known as Gross National Happiness. In essence, the Bhutanese sought a quality of life that was conceived as a balance of physical and material well-being, cultural wealth, and spiritual development, all in harmony with nature.

Visitor to the Kingdom will have the rare opportunity to experience the magic of Bhutan as it has never been seen before. They will be given access to spiritual sites that are normally closed to tourists, they will re-live the excitement of Bhutanese history, get new insights village life, trek through virgin territory, and become deeply involved in the cultural traditions of the Kingdom.