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Name: Kingdom of Bhutan

Location: Indian sub-continent; on border between Assam (northeast India) and China

Time: IST (+) 1/2 hr

Capital: Thimphu

Language: Dzongkha (official), Nepali, Lepcha, Chocangacakha, Lakha, Brokkat

Area: 46,500 sq kms

Population: 742,737 (2012 est.)

National Day:17 Dec (Coronation of First Druk Gyalpo, King of Bhutan)

Currency:Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) 1 = INR 1.01

Climate: Bhutan enjoys four distinct seasons similar in their divisions to those of Western Europe. The Monsoon season occurs from June and August when the temperature varies between 8°-21°C (46°-70°F). However, the temperatures drop dramatically with increases in altitude. Days are generally very pleasant (average about 10°C/50°F) with clear skies and sunshine, but nights are cold and require heavy woolen clothing, particularly in winter. The best time to visit Bhutan is the months of October, November, and April to mid-June, when the rainfall is at a minimum and temperatures are favorable to active days of sightseeing. The foothills are also very pleasant for visits during the winter.

Holidays-Year 2018: 31 Jan - Traditional Day of Offering. 21 Feb - Birthday of His Majesty the Fifth King. 2 Mar- Dangpa Losar. 2 May - Birthday of the Third Druk Gyalpo. May 9 - Zhabdrung Kuchoe. 13 Jun- Lord Buddha's Parinivana. 10 July - Birthday of Guru Rinpoche. 31 July - Drukpa Tshezhi (First Sermon of Lord Buddha). 3 Oct - Thimphu Tshechu. 3 Nov - Coronation of the Fifth Druk Gyalpo. 11 Nov - Birthday of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. 17 Dec - National Day.

Airline Name: Druk Air Corporation (Royal Bhutan Airlines) KB

International Airports: Paro

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Tourist / Business Visa

The residents of India do not need any visa to enter Bhutan in any category however; the visitor must carry a proof of identification.
Travelers can enter Bhutan by road through Indian Territory (at the southern border town of Phuntsholing) or by Air at Paro.
For foreign tourists, it is compulsory to avail the Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines) services at least one way i.e. either on entry or exit.
In the Indian subcontinent, Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines) functions from New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangkok, Dhaka and Kathmandu.
In addition, the foreign tourists must obtain "Visa Clearance" from the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB), Thimphu, prior to departing for Bhutan.
It should be noted that the visa clearance may take up to a minimum of 7 working days.
The real visa is stamped on the visitor's passport on arrival at the Port / point of entry on payment of US $20 for a 15 day stay.
The Visa is granted for single entry only.
However, the extension of visa may be applied for a period not exceeding 6 months can be obtained in Thimphu, on payment of NU 510.

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

New Delhi

Name: Royal Bhutanese Embassy
Address: Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri
City: New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 2688 9807, 2688 9808, 2688 9809, 2688 9230
Fax: 2687 6710, 2467 4664
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1300 hrs & 1400 to 1700 hrs
Email: bhutanembassy_delhi@yahoo.com, bhutan@vsnl.com, kutshabdelhi@yahoo.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 0900 to 1300 hrs & 1400 to 1700 hrs

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