Img Credit: Pema Gyamtsho on UnsplashBhutan is spread across 38,394 sq km of land and is perched between two of the giant economies India to the south and China to the north. Majority of the Bhutan’s landmass belongs to the mountain region which ranges from 160m in the Indo-Bhutan border all the way to 7,570m in the northern part of the Tibetan border. More than 72% of the total land is covered with forest area which helps to reduce carbon footprints emitted within the county; this has helped Bhutan to become the first carbon-free country in the world.
Bhutan being home to diverse topography experiences dramatic changes in the climatic conditions with increasing altitude. The southern region of Bhutan offers tropical climatic conditions which are ideal for tourism. The northern Bhutan appears to have alpine tundra conditions with cool summers and free winters mostly popular among trekkers and adventure seekers. Spring and autumn are considered to be the best times to visit Bhutan as it is considered to be one of the best times to explore the majestic beauty of Bhutan. However, the experience can highly vary on the choice of your location and the season of visit.
