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Bhutan
information’s
(Land of the
Thunder Dragon):
Druk Yul, land
of the Thunder
Dragon, as
Bhutan is known,
is regarded as
the last
paradise on
earth. The
kingdom is
flanked on the
north and
northwest by
Tibet, the
plains of
northwest India
to the south and
southwest and
the hills of
Indian’s
northwestern
state of
Arunachal
Pradesh to the
east. This
Himalayan
kingdom of
Bhutan is fast
emerging from
centuries of
self-imposed
isolation. First
opened in a very
regulated manner
to tourists in
1974 on the
auspicious
occasion of
coronation day
of Bhutan’s
present king,
this mountain
kingdom is still
perhaps the
world’s most
exclusive
tourist
destination.
This fabulous
Himalayan
Kingdom is
jeweled with
pointed shrines,
forts, hamlets,
Buddhist
monasteries and
picturesque
valleys of the
eternal
highlands.
In addition, the
country has
become a
paradise for
trekkers and
mountaineers. In
the dense
jungles of south
and the
coniferous
forest of the
north roam wide
elephant,
tigers,
Himalayan bears,
Musk deers, blue
mountain sheep
and the rare
clouded leopards
on the verge of
extinction.
Birds and
butterflies
about in the
trees, festooned
with orchids
trailing moss.
General
Information:
Visa and Entry
formalities:
Entry is
affected by Air
and overland
route. There are
2 flights
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu
on
every__________
all foreign
nationals other
than Indian
nationals in
groups of 1-3
pax or more may
visit Bhutan.
Applications for
Visa should be
made at least
three weeks in
advance. For
visa processing
following
details to be
forwarded at the
time of booking
1. Full Name
(exactly as in
passport)
2. Date and
Place of Issue
3. Date of
Expiry
4. Nationality
5. Occupation
6. Date of birth
7. Passport
Number
Visa Fee U$ 20
per person will
have to be paid
on arrival. Two
passport size
photographs are
required.
Climate:
Weather
conditions are
ideal for
visiting Bhutan
in all seasons
expect winter,
which runs from
December through
February. Summer
temperatures in
Thimphu ranges
from about 80c
(460f) to 200c
(680)
Temperatures in
the south are
tropical, with
high monsoon
rainfall.
Rainfall in the
higher central
region is not so
heavy. The days
are clear and
warm with cool
night.
What to wear:
During most of
the year light
woolens and
cottons are
sufficient for
day-wear, with
warmer attire
necessary in the
evenings. Heavy
woolen clothing
is required
during winter
months.
Transportation:
All places of
interest in
Bhutan are
linked by roads.
We provide
comfortable
vehicles to
transport our
clients to and
from various
destinations. We
use good
condition
vehicles to
ensure safety
and punctuality
while making
travel
arrangements in
the country.
Food and Drinks:
Food is mainly
of local variety
with Indian,
Chinese and
Tibetan dishes
available at
most of the
places.
Bhutanese food
is a blend of
Himalayan
flavors with the
modern cuisine.
Traditional
Bhutanese food
is hot and
spicy.
Favorite
beverages
include change,
the local beer
and arra, a
spirit distilled
from rice,
maize, wheat or
barley.
Entertainment:
The visitor has
unique
opportunity to
see some of the
spectacular
ancient dances
and music of the
Himalayan region
especially in
the festival
occasions.
Time:
Bhutan standard
time is half an
hour ahead of
Indian standard
time and 6 hours
ahead of
Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT).
Electricity and
plug type:
Current is
220-240 volts.
The plug is
round, 3 prong,
British type.
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