“In a world that is always on the go, Bhutan provides a sanctuary. Here, you can find earthly pleasures: archery and age-old crafts, dishes of home-made cheese and fearsomely hot chillies, breathtaking treks and restorative hot-stone baths. But there’s another Bhutan, too – the one hinted at by the prayer flags strung across gorges and fluttering on every hillside. It is where irreverent humour meets deeply held beliefs, and epic landscapes and slow journeys create room for quiet awe. In this Bhutan, you can enhance your well-being, immerse yourself in wonder and embark on exhilarating adventures.

More than 70% forested, and the first carbon-negative country in the world, we’re also planting the seeds of science and tech innovation. There isn't just one Bhutan to discover; there are many. From storied cities to soaring mountains, the door to the kingdom is open once again to old and new friends.” bhutan.travel

Zhiwaling Heritage in Bhutan is a special place and “RARE”. Guests and travel designers often come away with first impressions like – so artistic, cannot forget the indoor pool and gardens, and above all their service. There is a definite Bhutanese flavour that is everywhere, from the team’s welcome to the architecture, gardens, cuisine and in the small discreet details you cannot miss. The Zhiwaling Heritage stay is a slow and transformational experience of Bhutan with its beautiful heritage, commitment to sustainable travel, luxury of space and time.

Bhutan made the decision to remain shut till the pandemic was well over. And it paid off.

Tourism in Bhutan is on a high growth trajectory, as we see it – healthy and incremental. We have a lot of interest from international travellers and from high value guests, who have heard about Bhutan, its culture and beauty. Parallelly Bhutan's tourism promotion activities and road shows have built renewed interest for the country both for tourism and hospitality investments and traveller. There has been a lot of growth across all sectors in the country.

The Indian market has always been a strong presence and there is more happening here. Looking ahead the fall season of 2024 is looking promising with September, October and November showing good numbers.

Bhutan is investing in a lot of international PR and marketing, it is evident that the government is actively promoting Bhutan as a sanctuary for heritage, wellbeing and spirituality while being the only carbon neutral economy in the subcontinent.

Zhiwaling Heritage has hosted many FAMs, supported by Department of Tourism. Obviously, the best way to get people to understand the way to travel in Bhutan is for them to experience it. And so we've had everyone from Virtuoso agents, signature agents and other international companies visiting Bhutan in the last two years. Many Indian agencies have made it to Zhiwaling Heritage in the last one year and we expect quality tourism from India too.

Zhiwaling Heritage is an authentic Bhutanese Experience.

We are 100% Bhutanese owned and operated and align with the idea of high value, low impact, low volume tourism, that is Bhutan’s much celebrated tourism agenda. Our team at Zhiwaling Heritage is 100% Bhutanese and represent the traditions and culture of the country through its architecture, service and experiences. Long stays at Zhiwaling Heritage, Paro allows for many explorations most important among them being the trek to the Tiger’s Nest temple. There is more to Bhutan than the Gross National Happiness, the opportunity for treks like the 28-day snowman trek with four passes over 5000 metres, tours of centuries old dzongs and temples, crafts and textiles and of course landscapes that take your breath away are some of the reasons to head to Bhutan soon.