Population: 672,425
Time zone: GMT +6 hours
Currency: Ngultrum
Language: Dzongkha
Int. dialling code: +975
Religion: Buddhism
Tourist board
Kitty Corrigan
Deputy Editor, Country Living
"My must-see destination is Bhutan - all the more thrilling because it's difficult to get to and there's a restriction on the number of tourists admitted each year.
"Buddhism is at the core of every aspect of life, and the king - now handing over to a democratic government - believes that gross national happiness is more important that gross domestic product. I went to escape the millennium in London and would recommend it to escape the Olympics in 2012."
Before you leave - airport parking
Drek Air is the only airline that flies into Bhutan so you'll need to catch a connecting flight from one of the following airports: Bangladesh Dhaka Zia, Delhi Indira Gandhi, Gaya, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Bagdogra airport in India, Tribhuvan in Nepal and Bangkok in Thailand.
We have a wide range of airport parking at 26 UK airports. If you're concerned about bad weather in the UK, why not book covered parking? Don't forget that with our best price guarantee if you can find cheaper within 24 hours, we'll let you park for FREE.
Parking with Holiday Extras doesn't just have to mean parking and leaving. We offer a range of ways to help take the hassle out of arriving at the airport and make air travel so much easier than it was before.
We'll text you with traffic and weather news, shopping discounts, meet you at the terminal and park your car for you and we'll even give it a thorough clean with a valet service. For all the information read our parking upgrades page.
Despite their popularity, taxis are often more expensive than driving and parking at the airport. We've made a taxi-vs-parking cost calculator to help you see how much you could save.
Did you eat at a fantastic restaurant or stay in a wonderful hotel in Bhutan? Maybe you discovered a hidden sight or you have a Himalayas travel tip that you want to share with other visitors?