While Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world, its cultural diversity and richness are profound. As such, strong emphasis is laid on the promotion and preservation of its unique culture. By protecting and nurturing Bhutan’s living culture it is believed that it will help guard the sovereignty of the nation.
Average Temperature of Bhutan in Degrees Places January Max – Min February Max – Min March Max – Min April Max – Min May Max – Min June Max – Min Paro 9.4 – 5.8 13.4 – 1.5 14.5 – 0.6 17.6 – 4.6 23.5 – 10.6 25.4 – 14.1 Thimphu 12.3 – 2.6 14.4 […]
All travelers except Indian residents require visa for traveling to Bhutan. In order to process Bhutan visa we require clear readable color copy of passport (page containing passport no and face picture in JPEG or PDF format) at least 20 days prior to date of entry into Bhutan. Remaining validity of passport should be at […]
Dragon Leisure Tours & Travel will book your tickets well in advance to avoid last minute rush during the peak seasons without the added commission that outside travel agents charge. To do this you need to confirm your trip, especially during the rush of spring and the autumn festivals, at least 3 or 4 weeks […]
History Archaeological evidence indicates the presence of human civilisation in Bhutan since the Stone Age, and available records date Bhutan’s early settlements as far back as the Rig Vedic era in India. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava (believed to be the ‘second Buddha’, with the ability to represent in eight different forms) is said to have […]
People Early records suggest scattered clusters of inhabitants had already settled in Bhutan when the first recorded settlers arrived 1,400 years ago. Bhutan’s indigenous population is the Drukpa. Three main ethnic groups, the Sharchops, Ngalops and the Lhotsampas (of Nepalese origin), make up today’s Drukpa population. Bhutan’s earliest residents, the Sharchops (people of the east) […]
Where is Bhutan? Bhutan is a small, landlocked nation located in the eastern Himalayas between India and China. Its landscape ranges from subtropical plains and forests in the South to sub alpine forests and snowy mountains in the North. Bhutan is a predominantly Buddhist country and is known as the last stronghold of Mahayana Buddhism.
Travel Requirements 1 . All tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian passport holders) who wish to travel to Bhutan require a visa and must book their holiday through a Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners. The tour operator will take care of […]