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Bhutan Holidays - Walks, Treks & Tours
Timeless traditions, unique architecture and stunning Himalayan scenery combine to make Bhutan the most fascinating of all the Himalayan kingdoms.
- Capital city: Thimphu
- Arrival airport: Paro
- Population: 819,000 (approx. 2018)
- Area of country: 38,394 sq km, 14,824,006 sq mi
- Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum
- Time difference: GMT plus 6 hours
- Popular dishe/s: Ema Datsi (Chillies and cheese)
- Popular drink/s: tea (ngad-ja), bang chhang (homebrew beer), arra (rice spirit)
- Power supply: 220 – 240 volts
- Sockets: Mainly 2-pin round although you may also find 3-pin round or UK style sockets
- Official language: Dzongkha
- Religion: Buddhist 75%, Hinduism 25%
- Did you know? The strange looking takin is the national animal of Bhutan.
- Visa: British visitors to Bhutan require a visa. Mountain Kingdoms obtains visas on behalf of their clients travelling to Bhutan.
- FCDO advice: FCDO travel advice