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Country Name

Bhutan

Country Code

BT- BTN

Country Calling Code

+975

Country Profile

Adventure Bhutan, a virtual guide to the "land of the dragon", officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, a small, land-locked nation in Asia, located in the eastern Himalaya mountains south of China (Xizang - Tibet Autonomous Region), bordering the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, it is also bordered by Nepal and Bangladesh. The country controls several key Himalayan mountain passes. Bhutan occupies an area of 38,394 km² making it somewhat smaller than Switzerland or about half the size of the US state of Indiana. Bhutan's landscape is mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna.

Capital Name

Thimphu

Languages

Dzongka (official language), English (medium of instruction), Tshanglakha, Lhotsamkha ( Nepali) and Khenkha, Sharchop.

Country Currency

Ngultrum (BTN); Indian Rupee (INR)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +6h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

7.54 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

38,394 km² (14,824 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Rinpung Dzong – Admire Bhutanese Architecture Chele La Pass – Get Views Of The Himalayas Punakha Dzong – Second-Largest Dzong In Bhutan Buddha Dordenma Statue – Gape At The Bronze Statue Dochula Pass – Ideal For A Picnic Day Tiger’s Nest – Must-Visit Place Of Bhutan Phobjikha Valley – Haven For Bird Watchers Chomolhari – Explore Untrodden Paths While Trekking Norzin Lam Street – Ideal For Souvenir Shopping Main Street – Time For Shelling Out Money Tashichho Dzong – Largest Landmark Of Thimpu Drukgyel Dzong Ruins – Dig Into Bhutan’s History Motithang Takin Preserve – Explore Different Species Of Animals National Museum of Bhutan – Know More About Bhutan Simply Bhutan – Learn About Diverse Facets Of Bhutan Punakha Suspension Bridge – Traverse The Lane Of Flags Haa Valley – Explore The Villages Of Bhutan Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang Temple – Hear About Old Folk Tales Namgay Artisanal Brewery – Tingle Your Taste Buds Zuri Dzong Fort – Get Scenic Views Of Paro Valley Drukgyel Dzong Monastery – Perfect For Folklore Freaks Samdrup Jongkhar – Buy Bamboo & Silk Products Lhuentse – Untouched By Industrialization Gasa Tshachu – Relax In The Hot Springs ThrumshingLa National Park – Perfect Nature Retreat Gangtey Monastery – Explore The Vibrant Culture Of Bhutan The Folk Heritage Museum – Oldest Mud & Wood Structure Jigme Dorji National Park – 2nd Largest National Park In Bhutan Simtokha Dzong – Colossal & Alluring Tango Buddhist Institute – For Spiritual Awakening Talo Village – Picturesque Landscapes Dagala Thousand Lakes – Surreal & Enchanting Royal Manas National Park – Haven For Wildlife Lovers Choki Traditional Art School – Souvenir Shopping Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory – One-of-a-kind Experience Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan – Traditional Attire Exhibition Trashi Chhoe Dzong – For Religious Celebrations Tower Of Trongsa – The Cultural History Of Bhutan Hidden Valleys Of Bumthang – Set Out On A Quest Torsa Strict Nature Reserve – Untouched Natural Beauty Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary – The Newest Addition

News

Bhutannewsonline Bhutan's first private online newsmagazine featuring web-based news, views, opinions and articles on Bhutan. Kuensel Bhutan's autonomous daily and only regular newspaper. Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation National Radio & TV provides online news on Bhutan.

Art Culture

Bhutan Archery Comprehensive site about archery, the national sport of Bhutan. National Library of Bhutan One of Bhutan's Centers of Scriptual Heritage.

Economy Business

Ministry of Economic Affairs Official site of the ministry provides information on Bhutan's trade and industry. Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Official website of the chamber.

Transport

Airline Druk Air Royal Bhutan Airlines.

Tourism

Bhutannewsonline Bhutan's first private online newsmagazine featuring web-based news, views, opinions and articles on Bhutan. Tashi Delek Another non-official Bhutan Home Page. Bhutan Images Phil's All Embracing Bhutan Slide Show.

Education

The Centre for Bhutan Studies Autonomous research institute dedicated towards promoting research and scholarship on Bhutan; provides academic research papers on Bhutan. Royal Bhutan Institute of Technology Offers training in Civil and Electrical Engineering. Royal University of Bhutan The first university in Bhutan founded in 2003.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR BHUTAN VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days May be obtained upon arrival Bhutan is a closed society. Your tour operator must arrange for this visa to be issued upon arrival only. BEFORE YOU GO BHUTAN: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page in your passport Your stay may be extended at local immigration

Additional Information

Climate: Alpine to temperate to subtropical with monsoon season from June to September. Type: Democratic constitutional monarchy. Previously, various laws and Buddhist values guided the relationship between the state and the people. Constitution enacted 18 July 2008. National Day: 17 December Natural resources: Hydroelectric power, timber, gypsum, calcium carbide. Agriculture products: Rice, corn, root crops, citrus, foodgrains; dairy products, eggs. Industries: Cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages, calcium carbide. Exports - commodities: electricity (to India), ferrosilicon, cement, calcium carbide, copper wire, manganese, vegetable oil

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