Located in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas between China and India, Bhutan is a landlocked kingdom where high-altitude peaks drop sharply into lush, forested valleys. In the capital, Thimphu, you won’t find a single traffic light, but you will see the massive golden Buddha Dordenma statue overlooking the city. The most famous sight is theParo Taktsang, a monastery that looks like it’s clinging to a sheer cliff 900 meters above the valley floor. In the old capital of Punakha, the stunning fortress known as the "Palace of Great Happiness" sits at the fork of two rivers, accessible by a scenic wooden bridge. Whether you're attending a colorful Tshechu festival or crossing the country’s longest suspension bridge, Bhutan offers a sense of peace that is hard to find anywhere else.