Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest Monastery, clinging to a cliffside in Bhutan
ICSciEnTec 2027 · Conference Destination

Discover Bhutan

The Last Great Himalayan Kingdom

A land of ancient dzongs, fluttering prayer flags and unspoiled mountain valleys — where Gross National Happiness guides a nation, and every delegate is welcomed as an honoured guest.

Welcome To The Kingdom

Of Bhutan

A premier Himalayan destination blending living heritage, protected wilderness and a nation that measures progress by happiness as much as growth.

Where Tradition Meets The Himalayas

A Kingdom Unlike Any Other

Bhutan is one of the world's most tightly guarded secrets. As a carbon-negative kingdom, Bhutan measures progress not only in GDP but in Gross National Happiness. Whitewashed dzongs, saffron-robed monks and terraced rice fields sit beneath snow-capped Himalayan peaks that have never been mapped by climbers.

For delegates of ICSciEnTec 2027, Bhutan offers more than a backdrop. It offers a rare chance to experience a living culture that has protected its forests, its architecture and its identity while quietly becoming a hub for renewable energy, engineering and technology research in the Eastern Himalayas.

72%Forest cover, protected by the constitution
1Of the world's only carbon‑negative nations
GNHGross National Happiness over GDP
Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers
Punakha Dzong — the former capital, at the meeting of two rivers
Sights Worth The Journey

Adorable Corners of Bhutan

A handful of the places that make first-time visitors fall quietly in love with the kingdom.

Tiger's Nest Monastery on the cliffside above Paro valley
Paro

Tiger's Nest Monastery

A sacred temple complex perched 900m above the Paro valley floor.

 Punakha Dzong fortress and monastery
Punakha

Punakha Dzong

Widely called Bhutan's most beautiful fortress-monastery.

 The Great Buddha Dordenma statue overlooking Thimphu
Thimphu

Buddha Dordenma

A 54-metre gilded bronze Buddha watching over the capital.

 The 108 memorial chortens at Dochula Pass with Himalayan peaks behind
Dochula Pass

108 Memorial Chortens

Prayer-flag ridgelines with panoramic views of the high Himalayas.

 Devotees circling the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu
Thimphu

National Memorial Chorten

The spiritual heart of the capital, alive with devotion daily.

Gross National Happiness

A national philosophy placing wellbeing and sustainability on par with economic growth.

Vibrant Tshechu Festivals

Masked-dance festivals held in dzongs throughout the year, open to all visitors.

Living Heritage & Textiles

Hand-woven kira and gho are still everyday dress across the kingdom.

Warm Hospitality

Delegates are welcomed as guests of the kingdom, not just conference attendees.