The Kingdom at the Centre of the World: Journeys into Bhutan is a non-fiction book by Omair Ahmad.

The author commenced the writing process for this book in 2005, but it was not until his visit to Bhutan in 2007 that numerous opportunities and venues became accessible for data collection.

[1] Govinda Nair of The Hindu writes, "The strength of the book lies in making Bhutan’s unique history come alive through stories that explain not only how it survives, nay thrives, in its tough neighbourhood, but also how it epitomises the concept of ‘national happiness’.

He doesn't give a mechanically chronological narrative of events, but tries to weave history with personal observation, fact with anecdote, trends with personal interaction, and analysis with readability.

Ahmad skillfully weaves historical context into his travels, shedding light on Bhutan's monarchy, its pursuit of Gross National Happiness, and its delicate balance between tradition and progress.