Welcome to Bhutan

Bhutan is also known as the Kingdom of Peaceful Thunder Dragon, lies in the folds of the splendid mountain of the eastern Himalayas between India and China, two of the largest and most populous countries in the world. Bhutan is home to one of the world’s richest natural environments and a virtually untouched and vibrant Buddhist culture. The Kingdom has over 72% of the land under forest cover that shelters several species of flora and fauna, including many rare and endangered species. Because of its rich and untouched natural heritage, Bhutan has been rightfully declared by scientists as one of the ten global “Hot Spots”. The refreshing climate, the simple hospitality of its people, and its rich cultural heritage makes the Kingdom an unrivalled holiday destination for discerning travelers who wish to see something different from the usual tourist spots in the world. It is a place where the charm and pageantry of glorious by-gone eras still linger to enchant a visitor.

Facts about Bhutan
Area 38,394 sq Kilometer,
Altitude 300 meters (984 feet) in the south to 7300 meters (23,950 feet) in the north.
Location 88o45′ and 92o15′ Longitude
26o40′ and 28o15′ Latitude
Capital Thimphu
Population 5,52,996 as of 2005
Language Dzongkha but English is widely spoken
Religion Vajrayana strain of Mahayana Buddhism
Currency Ngultrum (at par with the Indian Rupee)
Time 6 Hours ahead of GMT
Continent Asia