About Bhutan

Bhutan is a land- locked country, located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by India. The altitude varies from 300 m (1, 000 ft.) in the narrow lowland region to 7, 000 m. (22, 000 ft.) in the Himalayan Plateau in the North.

Bhutan - the last Paradise on the earth reflects age-old religion, culture, arts and architecture in its golden peak in the background of deep green valley and hillside. People are deeply religious following the Mahayana form of Buddhism. The air of spirituality is evident, even in the urban centers where the spinning of Prayer Wheels, the murmour of mantras and the glow of butter lamp in the houses are still important feature of everyday life. Monastery, temples and religious monuments are dotted across the landscape, bearing witness to the importance of Buddhism.

Area : 47, 000 sq. Km.
Capital : Thimpu
Continent : South Asia
Seasons : 

Summer (June, July)

Autumn (August, September, October)

Winter ( December, January, February)

Spring (March, April, May)
Official languages : Dzongkha, English
Monetary Unit : Ngultrum
Government : Absolute Monarchy
Population : (2006 approx.) 2, 279, 723
Religions : Lamaistic Buddhist 75 %, Hinduism 25 %
Climate : Varies, tropical in Southern Plains, Cool winters and hot summers in central Valleys, serve winters and cool summers in Himalayan
Terrain : Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and Savanna

General Information:

The people and culture: Bhutan has an ancient culture with a strong Tibetan influence and traditions have remained unchanged for centuries. The Bhutanese are very friendly and often speak some English. There are many different communities in Bhutan having different dialects, dress codes and customs. Bhutanese national dress is the Kira for the women and the gho for the men.

Religion: Bhutan is the last bastion of the Mahayana form of Buddhism in the world today. It was in the 8th century A.D. that Guru Padma Sambhava introduced Buddhism to this country. Subsequently, this was promulgated by various other religious figures who visited Bhutan. The dominant sect that came to be established in the country was the Drukpa Kargyn sect of Mahayana Buddhism, which is now the official religion of Bhutan.