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Bhutan is one of the most religious countries in the Tibetan Buddhist world. And like in all Buddhist nations, festivals have a special place in the hearts of its residents. Most of the Bhutanese festivals commemorate the deeds of the Buddha, or those of the great masters of the past associated with one Buddhist tradition …
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The Indian rupee is not officially convertible, and a few government-run shops will still insist on seeing official exchange receipts if you are visibly a foreigner and attempt to pay in rupees instead of hard currency. Rates for exchanging rupees overseas are often poor and importing rupees is theoretically illegal, although places with significant Indian …
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INR (Indian Rupee), Denomination of bank notes and coins of India. Rs.5, Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000. Coins– 10paise, 20paise, 25paise,50paise,one rupee, two rupees, five rupees and ten rupees. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travelers’ checks a tourist may import, provided a Declaration form is completed on …
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1. winter (December-February). 2. summer (March-June). 3. south-west monsoon season (June-September). 4. post monsoon season (October-November). Voltage The voltage in India is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Therefore, if you wish to use any electronic devices from the United States or any country with 110 Volts, you’ll need a voltage converter and …
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With nearly 1 billion citizens, India is the second most populous nation in the world. It is impossible to speak of any one Indian culture, although there are deep cultural continuities that tie its people together. English is the major language of trade and politics, but there are fourteen official languages in all. There are …
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Best time to visit : The climate varies with altitude, with the highest temperatures and rainfall occurring in the south which bears the brunt of the monsoon between June and September. Temperatures drop dramatically with increases in altitude though days are usually very pleasant with clear skies and sunshine. Nights are cold and require heavy …
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Those, who wish to enter by air, Paro is linked to Kathmandu, Calcutta, Delhi, Bangkok ,Bagdograand Dhaka. Those wishing to exploreit entering by land can enter from Phuntshuling (Indo – Bhutan Border). 08 hrs. Smooth drive from Kakarvitta (Indo – Nepal Border) will take you to Phuntshuling.
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Valid passports and an entry visa are essential except Indian and Bangladeshi National. Travellers to Bhutan are permitted only as a member of a commercially organized tour group. This can be done directly or through a travel agent abroad. Visa clearances are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thimpu and must be obtained …
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For centuries, the different valleys of Bhutan were isolated from each other by torrential rivers and deep gorges. As a result, most of these valleys developed their own dialects. At present, there are about 13 different dialects spoken in Bhutan. However, there are three major languages: Dzongkha, Sharchopkha and Nepali. Dzongkha is mainly spoken in …
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