Bhutan,sometimes called ''The Forbidden Kingdom'', is a landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is a unique country both culturally and environmentally.Bhutan's landscape ranges fromsubtropicalplains in the south to thesub-alpineHimalayan heights in the north, where some peaks exceed7,000 metres (23,000ft).Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country for most visitors is the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the kingdom and clearly distinguishes it from its larger neighbours.