The land of Gross National Happiness: Himalayan monasteries and a steep entry fee.
For living55/100
For travel59/100
Key facts
Average net salary$300 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$300 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$3
Traveller daily budget$250 /day
Safety9/10
ClimateHighland
Avg summer temperature+23 °C
Avg winter temperature+4 °C
Best time to visitMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Life expectancy73.3
Population796,682
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 52 countries
Places worth seeing
- Tashichho Dzong: Seat of government and monastery, open in the evening.
- Buddha Dordenma: A 54-metre golden Buddha above the valley.
- Rinpung Dzong: A fortress-monastery above the Paro river.
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest): A cliffside monastery; the hike up takes 2–3 hours.
- Punakha Dzong: The country’s most beautiful dzong, at the meeting of two rivers.
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