Since 1994, climbing of mountains in Bhutan higher than 6,000 metres has been prohibited out of respect for local spiritual beliefs, and since 2003 mountaineering has been forbidden completely.
Siden 1994 er bestigning af bjerge i Bhutan på over 6.000 meter blevet forbudt af respekt for den lokale religion, og fra 2003 er bjergbestigning blevet total forbudt i landet.