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General Information
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Area
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4600 Sq. Kms
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Capital
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Thimpu
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Altitude
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Paro, Thimpu - 7,500ft
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Clothing
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Summer - Tropical & Light woolens, Winter - Heavy Woolens
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Language
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Dzonkha similar to Tibetan, Nepalese, Bhutia, English & Hindi
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Tempature
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Max. 29 to Min. 5 degre centregrate
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Season
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March to June and from September - November
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Population
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600,000 (Six Lakh)
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Religion
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Predominantly Buddhism
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Tour Operation
All programmes are guaranteed departures for individuals and an exclusive arrangements for groups. However, they are subject and road conditions.
Accommodation
Best hotels in PARO & THIMPU and in other places Guest House / Lodges in modest heated rooms with attached bath. TRAVEL TIPS: OCTOBER - MARCH Warm clothing APRIL - SEPTEMBER Light Cotton Clothing However, a warm sweater and jacket and advised.
Photography
16mm film cameras are prohibited in BHUTAN. Also photography in some of the monasteries & Djongs are not allowed.
Environment Consecious
Our CO. is environmentally very conscious. All non-biodegradable of the township for the disposal at the dumping sites. Our staff respect ecological and cultural heritage of our country. We would appreciate if our guests co-operate us in the aspect.
Money
Bhutan unit of currency is the Ngultrum. 1Nu = 100 Chetrum. The Ngultrum is pegged to the value of Indian Rupee. Approx. 1 $ =Nu. 42
Climate
Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be very cool, and winter even below freezing. Monsoon showers occur in summer (Heaviest in July and August), and sometimes even in spring and autumn. The most visited months are March, April, May, September October and November. During these months you may expect mostly warm sunny days and cool/cold nights. Where as rain or snow is not usual at these times, it is a possibility.
Average Temperatures in Bhutan (In Degree Centigrade)
| PLACES |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
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Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
Max Min |
| Paro |
9.4 |
13.4 |
14. 5 |
17.6 |
23.5 |
25.4 |
26.8 |
25.3 |
23.4 |
18.7 |
13.9 |
11.2 |
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5.8 |
1.5 |
0.6 |
4.6 |
10.6 |
14.1 |
14.9 |
14.7 |
11.7 |
7.4 |
1.4 |
1.7 |
| Thimphu |
12.3 |
14.4 |
16.4 |
20 |
22.5 |
24.4 |
18.9 |
25 |
23.1 |
21.9 |
17.9 |
14.5 |
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2. 6 |
0.6 |
3.9 |
7.1 |
13.1 |
15.2 |
13.4 |
15.8 |
15.0 |
10.4 |
5 |
1.1 |
| Punakha |
16.1 |
19.6 |
21.2 |
24.4 |
27.2 |
31.2 |
32 |
31.4 |
29.9 |
27.8 |
22.3 |
15 0 |
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4.2 |
5.3 |
9.9 |
11.9 |
14.8 |
19.5 |
21.6 |
19.8 |
20.4 |
18.9 |
13 |
7.9 |
| Wangdi |
17 |
19 |
22.8 |
26.2 |
29.1 |
29.2 |
18.4 |
29.1 |
27.5 |
26.1 |
22.6 |
19.1 |
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4.3 |
7.8 |
10.4 |
12.9 |
17.7 |
20.1 |
16.2 |
20 |
19.1 |
14.7 |
9.6 |
6.3 |
| Tongsa |
13 |
13.9 |
16.7 |
20.1 |
21 |
22.2 |
25.3 |
23.8 |
22.6 |
21.8 |
18.8 |
18.2 |
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0.2 |
0.4 |
4.4 |
6.6 |
11.6 |
13.6 |
15.3 |
15 |
14.2 |
11.7 |
6.4 |
2.5 |
| Bumthang |
10.8 |
10 |
16.2 |
18.7 |
21.3 |
22.5 |
14.1 |
23 |
21.6 |
19.5 |
16.1 |
12.3 |
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5.1 |
1.4 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
9.5 |
13.5 |
10.9 |
13.7 |
12.1 |
5.9 |
0.5 |
2.3 |
| Mongar |
15.5 |
15.9 |
20 |
22.8 |
25.1 |
26.1 |
16.1 |
25.4 |
24.7 |
22.7 |
19 |
15.7 |
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8.2 |
8.3 |
11.6 |
14 |
17.4 |
19.5 |
15.8 |
19.6 |
19.4 |
15.8 |
11.2 |
9.5 |
| Tashigang |
20.4 |
21.7 |
24.8 |
28.3 |
30 |
30.7 |
31.5 |
30.2 |
30 |
29.1 |
26.1 |
23 |
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10.5 |
11.5 |
14.4 |
17 |
20.6 |
22.6 |
23.1 |
22.7 |
23.9 |
17.7 |
13.6 |
11.6 |
What to Bring
Personal clothing: Strong, normal clothing ( According to the season), preferably cotton for summer and woolen clothing for evening and winter. For Trekking strong comfortable trekking boots, warm socks, sunglasses, headgear, raincoat, and warm clothing, including a down Jacket for higher altitude treks and for the evenings. A sleeping bag is a most; medium too heavy is advised. ( Note: for trekking, a load of 25 kg is allowed)
Remember
The Royal Government's policy is to preserve its culture and traditional values. One of the main methods of achieving this is your cooperation. You are required not to buy antiques.
Assumption Of Risk
Blue Bird Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd. will always make the utmost effort to ensure that you have a smooth and pleasant trip. However, because all Bhutan trips are strictly conducted under the authority of the Bhutan Tourism Authority, Blue Bird Travel or its agents and outfitters can not be held responsible for any changes in itineraries, cancellation of programs due to unavoidable circumstances or delays and changes due to forces or nature such as landslides, blockages, floods, snow, unrest, flight delays and cancellations. The participant must agree to assume all risks associated with the journey, and agree that no liability will be attached to Blue Bird Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd. or its outfitters, employees or agents, or any member of the tour group for loss of any kind.
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