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Druk Yul - the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon' ranges,
in just 200 kms, from the snows of 7,300m peaks in
the north, through high alpine valleys and pastures
to the steamy jungles of the Duars plain in the
south. It is a land of incredible natural beauty,
unpolluted, unspoiled and pristine. Few foreigners
are afforded the opportunity to visit this small
Himalayan kingdom.
Bhutan considers, with reason, that too many
visitors would strain their limited facilities, and
that rapid development might upset the unique
harmony and balance of their land. Thus the
fortunate visitor to Bhutan still finds the full
warmth of her people and discovers the paradise of
her highland pastures, peaks, forests, lakes and
flowers.
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Visa Info |
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All visitors to Bhutan must hold valid
passport for entry. Visas are issued after a
tour / program is booked and confirmed. Visa
is given for the period of 30 days upon
arrival after the payment of US$ 20 in cash.
An airport tax of US$12 has to be paid
preferably in local currency, Ngultrum on
departure out of Paro airport. |
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Money |
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US Dollars cash or Traveller's Cheques can be
exchanged in hotels and Banks, though it is
advised to have them exchanged in larger towns..
Credit cards are slowly being accepted in
limited hotels only. |
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Climate |
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Bhutan has an ideal weather conditions for
visiting in all the four seasons. In winter
the days are warm and sunny although night
temperatures can plummet a bit. Some places
like Ha, Paro, Thimphu, Tongsa and Bumthang
have a colder climate with occasional
snowfalls in the winter. The seasons can be
designated as follows,
Winter: December to February.
(10-18 °C Days, 0-5 °C Nights, Dry)
Spring: March to May. (20-28 °C
Days, 10-16 °C Nights, Dry)
Summer: June-August ( Wet and rainy)
Autumn: September to November (16-18 °C
Days, 5-10 °C Nights, Dry). It is considered the
best season for trekking in Bhutan. |
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