Bhutan, Asia travel resource.

Bhutan,Asia.

Bhutan is the only place in the Himalayas where the Vajrayana Buddhist culture survives intact. However, the fall of other kingdoms that represent this vibrant culture, such as Tibet, Sikkim and Ladakh, and the encroachment of globalization make the survival of this tiny Buddhist nation increasingly fragile and poignant.
In Bhutan, trekkers will find an alternative to the overcrowded trails of Nepal. Serious photographers will be impressed with the country's traditional architecture and abundant wildlife. (Herds of yaks graze in its high-country valleys, and rare snow leopards, blue sheep and black-necked cranes can sometimes be spotted in its farthest reaches.) Others can find pleasure in the elaborate tsechus (religious festivals) that are held throughout the year at various dzongs (fortress monasteries). Nearly everyone who visits Bhutan will be awed by the unsurpassed majesty of the Himalayas.
But it's neither easy nor cheap to visit Bhutan, which is tucked in between India, China (Tibet) and Nepal. The government charges all travelers US$200 a day, to which the Bhutanese company may or may not add its operating costs. You will usually get tour prices closer to the government standardized US$200 a day if you are booking directly with a Bhutanese company. If you travel with one of the high-end tour companies based in the West you will end up paying upwards of US$300 to US$400 a day, depending on the company and its reputation. (If you're traveling alone or in a group of four or fewer, an additional US$40 per day is tacked on.) This makes Bhutan one of the most expensive destinations in the region