Nepal and Bhutan are two of the countries that border the mighty Himalayas, the vast mountain range that stretches in a curve from northeastern Pakistan all the way around to southwest China. Both countries lie on the southern edge of the Himalayas, bordering with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on their northern borders. Two of the hugely popular destinations for international tourists heading to the Himalayas for climbing, trekking, and sightseeing, both Nepal and Bhutan are excellent places in which to spend your time. However, despite their similarities, they are very different countries, with vastly differing religions, cultures, and ways of life. Nepal is mainly Hindu, with a small Buddhist population, while Bhutan is a devout Buddhist nation where the religion and culture are intertwined. Each country has its own unique beauty and culture, and while they may differ in their tourist resources, both are worth visiting as two of the last Himalayan kingdoms in the world. Bhutan has a very different view on tourism, and promotes their own unique form of environmental tourism in the kingdom.