GEOGRAPHY
Bhutan covers an area of 47,000 square
kilometers. The country is located between
India in the East, South & Southeast and
China in the North. At latitudes 26 degrees
40’ North to 28 degrees 15’ North and 80
degrees 45’ East to 92 degrees 10’ East,
Bhutan is basically a mountainous country.
Its mid valleys are most inhabited followed
by the towns in the southern foothills of
the country. The far north is sparsely
inhabited.
LANGUAGE
The official language of Bhutan is
“Dzongkha” meaning the language spoken in
Dzongs. The written form is derived from
ancient Sanskrit script. Nepal is spoken
towns and understood by the most population.
People in travel related occupation speak
remarkably good English.
CLIMATE
The country’s weather is ideal for visiting
in all seasons. Winters are cold and stretch
form December through February. Days are
warm and sunny, though nighttime temperature
can take a dip. Spring from March to May,
summer from June to mid July, autumn from
September to November, winter form December
to February. The best time to visit Bhutan
is during October – December and March –
April. Southern Bhutan is tropical, with a
monsoon season. The east is warmer than the
West. The valleys of Punakha, Wangdi
Phodrang, Gangtey, Mongar, Tashigang and
Lhuntshi enjoy a semi tropical climate with
very cool winters, whereas Ha, Paro, Thimphu,
Tongsa and Bumthang have a colder climate
with occasional snowfalls in the winter.
CLOTHING
Light woolen with windbreaker is sufficient
during the daytime most of the year; warmer
dresses are necessary in the evenings. Heavy
woolen clothing, parkas or down jackets are
required during the winter months plus warm
headwear and gloves.
ENTERING BHUTAN
The city of Paro is linked by air with
Bangkok, Calcutta, Delhi, Kathmandu and
Yangoon. National flag carrier Druk Air
operates with its two 75 seater BAE 146 four
engine jet aircrafts.
It is possible to fly from Kathmandu to two
airports in the east of the country and
drive via India to bordering town of
Phuntsholing, gateway town in the southwest.
PASSPORT
A valid passport is required to enter into
the country
BHUTAN ENTRY VISA
All the nationals are required to obtain
visa. . Visas are issued only after the tour
program is booked and confirmed.
Visa Fee :
USD 20.00 for a validity of 30 days and this
is to be paid in cash on arrival in Bhutan.
AIRPORT TAX
USD 12.00 for all flights out of Paro
Airport. This can be paid in the Bhutanese
currency also.
TIME & OFFICE HOURS & WEEKENDS
In Bhutan, most offices, banks, government
offices are open from 10 am to 5 PM. Monday
through mid Saturday. Shops and restaurant
usually open seven days week. In the winter
months the working day time are 10 am to 2
PM. Government Office, Embassies and
International Organizations are closed on
Saturdays and Sundays.
Bhutan is 6 hrs ahead of Greenwich Mean
Time.
LOCAL CURRENCY
The national currency is Nglutrum. Cash or
travelers cheques in USD are preferred than
other currencies and can be exchanged in
larger towns such as Paro, Thimpu,
Phuntsholing and Bumthang. No exchange is
available while on trekking.
ELECTRICITY
220 Volts AC. |
