Bhutan is one of the world's most distinctive trekking countries, with high Himalayan routes, forested approaches, cultural depth, and tightly managed tourism that keeps the trails relatively uncrowded. Best for travelers who want a guided, high-quality trekking experience rather than independent budget travel.
Gangkhar Puensum (Gangkar Punsum) is the highest mountain in Bhutan, commonly given as 7,570 m elevation and located on/near the Bhutan–Tibet border within the Lunana highlands (Lunana Gewog, Gasa District). It is widely reported as the highest unclimbed mountain in the world; Bhutan restricted mountaineering in stages (ban on >6,000 m in 1994; broader restrictions later) and subsequently prohibited mountaineering entirely, so summit attempts are not permitted from the Bhutan side.