The country that measures Gross National Happiness and stays carbon negative. A tour about growth, sustainability and a very different idea of success.
The business story
- Gross National HappinessHow a country measures progress beyond GDP, and what businesses can learn from it.
- Sustainability in practiceForests, hydropower and climate commitments at national scale.
- Tourism by designWhy Bhutan chose fewer, higher value visitors, a pricing and positioning case study.
- India and BhutanHydropower and trade: a close economic partnership.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Paro. Orientation and a walk through the town.
Day 2
Thimphu: government, culture and the Gross National Happiness idea.
Day 3
Sustainability day: forests, hydropower and the country's climate commitments.
Day 4
Punakha: rural life, farming and local enterprise.
Day 5
Hike to Tiger's Nest monastery and a reflection on purpose and leadership.
Day 6
Group reflection session and flights home.
This is a sample outline. Your final plan, including the specific industry visits, is tailored to your batch and confirmed in writing in your proposal.