Bhutan

Bhutan

Welcome to Bhutan

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Featured Overland Adventures in Bhutan

Country Quick Facts

Country

Having its lower point named as the Drangme Chhu River at a height of 318 ft. and its highest point being the Kula Kamgri at a height of 24,783 ft. Bhutan is a country with a blend of three geographical areas divided accordingly. The nation has deep valleys as well as the steep mountains with a rugged land. Talking about the varied small rivers existing here they include Torsa, Mangde, Dangme and the Sankosh.

Area: 38,394 km²
Population: 24,799,050
Capital: Thimphu

Weather

Bhutan altogether experiences four distinct seasons and their extent depends highly upon the altitude. The spring season extends from the March till May, autumn season from September till November, monsoon from June till August and lastly the wintertime starting from December till February with December and January being the coldest of the three. There is no specific season meant for travelling in Bhutan as this place can be enjoyed in any time of the whole year. During the month of January, the average temperature can go as low as 5 degrees Celsius and during June to August, it can be at around 20 degrees Celsius.

People & Language

‘Dzongkha’ has been granted an official language status in the country of Bhutan. The majority of this country’s population are indulged in the usage of this language for all their communication purposes. Apart from this, it witnesses 19 more varied languages and dialects including three most dominant languages i.e. Sharchokpa, Lhotshamkha and also the Bumthangkha. English is spoken by some of the people here and especially the younger generation as it is a subject in every school there. The residents of Bhutan are referred to as the ‘Bhutanese’.

Practicalities

Time: The Standard Time Zone followed by Bhutan is the ‘Bhutan Time’ that is 13 hours ahead of the Pacific Standard Time.

Electricity: The Standard Voltage in Bhutan is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The Power sockets used here are of the type D, F and G. In case your country’s electrical appliance are not carrying the same standard voltage, it is highly recommended for you not to use them here. However, you can also use a voltage convertor for the same purpose.

Weight & Measurement: The Metric System is used in Bhutan for the purpose of weight and measurement.

Telecommunications: Cellular networks are used in Bhutan majorly and thus, majority of the population is dependent on the mobiles for their communication purposes. Apart from this, internet facilities are also available along with some of the internet cafes in Bhutan’s towns and cities.

Currency

The official currency of Bhutan is the Bhutanese Ngultrum that is symbolised as ‘Nu’. It is circulated in the form of banknotes and the coins under the supervision of the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan. The banknotes are available in the denominations of Nu 50, Nu 10, Nu 1, Nu 100, Nu 1000, Nu 500, Nu 5 and Nu 20. On the other hand, the coins are available in the denominations of Ch 50, Nu 1, Ch 20 and Ch 25. A single Ngultrum is equivalent to 100 chhertum. ATMs are easily available in Bhutan and also, Indian bank cards can also be operated in the ATMs of Bhutan.

Top Attractions

Food and Drink

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Culture & Lifestyle

Despite of Bhutan being one of the smallest nations worldwide, its culture and varied traditions are witnessed as being intense. The Bhutan’s ruling parties and also other related countries are laying a strong emphasis on the unique and the preserved culture of this nation as it will undoubtedly directly or indirectly affect the sovereignty of this country.

Bhutanese, especially the traditional ones are really simple and carry a decent standard of living. They are habitual of eating their meals with hands with the sitting posture witnessed as being crossed legs on the floor. The food is served firstly to the family’s head followed by other family members. Talking majorly about the locales of Bhutan, it is the mother or any other woman of the family who is responsible for serving the meals. A short prayer is facilitated before commencing with the meals and thereon a small part from the food is kept aside that acts as an offering for their god.

The colourful and the really antique dress worn by the Bhutanese here carry a real significance and a great sense of attraction since thousands of years. Also, some of the tribal people here are indulged in the wearing of the dresses which are prepared out of the Yak or Sheep hair.

The annual religious festival of the villages in Bhutan is known as the Tshechu that is celebrated with utmost joy and happiness. The festival is organised in the religious hubs of this country with the participants seen dressed in their finest clothes for the celebration.

Overlanding in Bhutan

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Urban Adventure in Bhutan

Kayaking, Paro Valley

The Kayaking activities have proved to be one of the most thrill-filled adventures in Bhutan. The river water in this country can serve as a best source for the facilitation of a Kayaking adventure. The Paro Valley situated in the Trongsa’s countryside is presently serving as a favourite spot for every traveller striving to try out the amazing Kayaking pastime. The Bhutan’s rivers are filling up each day due the continued melting of its glaciers and thus, as a result the water flow can prove to be a riskier one during March and April. However, one can experience these adventure filled tasks in November and December as the water flow and other similar conditions are calmer at this moment along with a pleasant weather.

Trekking, Druk Path

Linking the valleys of Paro and Thimpu, the Druk Path is majorly acknowledged as one of the most eminent and the finest trekking adventures in the whole of Bhutan. It will go past the ancient trading route, rhododendron forests and also the varied beautiful lakes providing the visitors a peaceful scenario like never before. For sure, trekking is the most interesting way of exploring the beauty of a place but in an adventurous and the thrilling manner. During your trekking scenario with the Druk Path, you shall witness the spectacular beauty of the Mount Jumolhari situated in the Northern part. The conclusion point of this trek is none other than the capital city Thimphu that is already ready to give you some of the rarest glimpses of its tourists’ favourite spots.

Wildlife Safari, Royal Manas Park

Referred to as the one of the varied habitats of the Tiger, the Royal Manas Park is the most favoured spot for the purposes of Wildlife Safari. One may find wildlife species here and that too abundance that includes tiger, elephants, fishes, gaur, Giant Hornbill, rare Golden Langur and deer along with many others which can’t even fit in a bundle of words. The forest consists of a standardized tourist ledge in its middle serving the sole intention of the forest’s visitors’ comfortable and satisfactory accommodation. The National Park’s authorities are totally responsible for the facilitation of all the wildlife activities in the Royal Manas Park. These practices shall incorporate elephant back game viewing, canoe excursion, a drive on the jeep and many others.

Paragliding, Phobjikha Valley

After so long, the high hills and mountains are used for something more than only the process of flag hoisting. Now, one shall witness varied high graded Paragliding activities in these areas. One of these rightly used regions is the Phobjikha Valley. Indulge in the practice of Paragliding in the Phobjikha Valley and gain an experience that is surely going to conclude as a satisfactory one. Time to get awestruck by the thrill contained in this activity. Despite of being a new add on to the list of the ‘must try’ adventure sports in Bhutan, this has a true calibre of grabbing the first rank really soon with millions of visitors each year.

Trekking, The Jhomolhari Trek

Widely acknowledged as one of the most popular trekking activities in Bhutan, the Jhomolhari Trek is an activity extending for a tenure of 8 days. In case you are striving to get some of the untouched glimpses of the mountains and also the lush green environment, the trekking is undoubtedly a great option for you. Here, you shall pass through the Bhonte La pass and also the Takhung La pass and finally reaching Mt. Jomolhari. In case you are here, having an experience of this adventure is definitely worthy of giving a try.

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