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BhutanLand of the Thunder Dragon

Bhutan,The Landof TheThunderDragon

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INTRODUCTION

There’s a place on earth that even the most seasoned

travellers consider a privilege to visit. And, although

it is voted one of the world’s top travel destinations,

very few make it. This is Druk Yul, Bhutan, the Land of

the Thunder Dragon.

Perched high on the mighty Himalayan range, the

kingdom of Bhutan has defied globalisation and

chosen to remain a hidden paradise, accessible only

to a fortunate few. Bhutan is marked by raw natural

beauty where the dense foliage changes dramatically

as the sub tropical jungles at sea level merge into

a fertile temperate zone and rise up to the great

northern glaciers. This pristine environment is home

to exotic wildlife and is a last refuge for endangered

species like the Black-Necked Crane, the Blue Sheep,

the Golden Langur, even the Royal Bengal Tiger.

PunakhaThimphu

Paro

Bumthang

Trongsa

Wangdue Phodrang

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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Bhutan is a sacred land with deeply spiritual

people. Buddhism and Hinduism are both

practiced although the majority of people

are Buddhists. There are more than 10,000

stupas or chortens and more than 2,000

monasteries in the kingdom, many built

centuries ago in honour of the teachings of

Buddhism. Some are national treasures like

the Taktshang, the Tiger’s Nest built on a

sheer craggy cliff face as if grounded on the

deep faith of its people.

TREKKING AND ADVENTURE

Trekking in Bhutan is a unique experience

unlike many of the more crowded treks

offered in Asia. The variety of treks range

from a simple three-day trek from the district

of Thimphu to Paro (and vice-versa) to the

25-day legendary Snowman’s Trek that takes

veteran trekkers through some of the most

exquisite spots in the country. The Snowman

Trek is also labeled the world’s toughest trek

as it goes over 12 mountain passes, all of

them over 4,500m.

PEOPLE

Bhutan is one of the least densely populated

countries in the world, with 69.1 percent

of 672,425 people living in rural areas. The

kingdom’s independent history explains

the nature of its people who are natural,

confident, and gentle. Bhutanese people

share a good sense of humour and are widely

accepting of different cultures.

SEASONS

Spring is a botanist’s delight as rhododendrons,

wild azaleas, and masses of wildflowers including

the edelweiss cover the meadows like carpet.

Summer is an abundant time of the year

as flowers are in bloom and the valleys are

covered in green, weeping willows sweep

the banks of many of the rivers and the pine

cones glisten in the sun, so full with resin they

are ready to plummet to the ground.

Autumn casts a bright golden glow on the vast

landscape and is one of the more crowded

times of the year for tourism to Bhutan.

Winter has its moments. The days are full of

sunshine while evenings can turn chilly.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE

The raw and natural beauty of the earth

characterises much of Bhutan’s environment

that has made it so stunning and captivating

to visitors. From the tropical plains right up

to the alpine highlands, Bhutan’s environment

is as diverse as its culture. The Land of the

Thunder Dragon is, today, one of the world’s

top ten global hotspots, boasting a rich and

varied biodiversity.

FESTIVALS

Festivals in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

are rich and happy expressions of its ancient

Buddhist culture. These festivals are held in all

districts in honour of Guru Rinpoche, the saint

who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the

8th century. Tsechus are held on auspicious

days and months in the Bhutanese calen¬dar,

and last up to four days in which a series

of highly stylised masked dance rituals are

performed.

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WESTERN BHUTAN

Thimphu 2,320m: This is the capital of Bhutan

with a population of approximately 100,000

people. Thimphu became the capital in 1961

and the town is the largest in Bhutan. It is

about an hour from the airport in Paro. As

you enter the valley you drive on Bhutan’s

first four-lane expressway which takes

you right into the heart of town, over two

dramatic flyover bridges.

Places to visit in Thimphu include the Textile

Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum, the

Trashichho Dzong, the National Memorial

Chorten (a stupa dedicated to the third king of

Bhutan), and the vegetable market, a colourful

market full of local produce and handicrafts.

Buddhists can visit numerous monasteries

around the valley as well as a vibrant nunnery.

The district of Thimphu, however, stretches

beyond the town and goes past Dochu-la,

the first mountain pass in the western part

of Bhutan. The 108 Druk Wangyal chortens

on the top of the pass where the ridges

are draped in colourful prayer flags provide

a scenic view. On a clear day, you can see a

panorama of the Himalayan mountain range.

Paro 2,280m: The broad Paro valley is the

entry point for all visitors flying into Bhutan

on the national carrier, Druk Air. As the plane

takes a dra-matic sweep into Paro, the flight

captain usually warns relieved passengers not

to worry if the aircraft’s wings appear to be

almost touching the mountainsides.

Places to visit include the Paro Dzong, the

National Museum housed in a round fortress

called the Ta Dzong, and the ruins of the

Drugyal Dzong, a 17th century fortress that

used to keep invading Tibetan forces at bay,

destroyed in fire in 1951.

The Tiger’s Nest or the Taktshang is one of the

CENTRAL BHUTAN

Trongsa 2,316m: About four hours’ drive from

Wangduephodrang is the central district of

Trongsa, the ancestral home of Bhutan’s royal

family and from where the first two kings

ruled the kingdom. Long before you reach

it, you see the resplendent Trongsa Dzong

in the valley centre. Its labyrinth of temples,

corridors, offices and living quarters for the

monks add up to a masterpiece in Bhutanese

architecture preserved through professional

restoration in 2004. Trongsa is a convenient

place to halt for the night if you are travelling

to the east or the south of Bhutan. The

Trongsa Tsechu (festival) usually falls between

late November and mid-December.

Bumthang 2,600m: 4,000m - Bumthang is

often described as the spiritual heartland of

the kingdom. There are numerous monasteries

and spiritual sites in this charming valley

where history and mythology help to bring

alive much of Bhutan’s culture and traditions.

Bumthang is a picturesque valley of beautiful

houses, and fields of buckwheat, barley and

apples.

Some of the well-known temples include

Kurjey Lhakhang (associated with Guru

Rinpoche, who brought Tantric Buddhism to

Bhutan and Tibet), Jampey Lhakhang (dating

from the 8th century) and the historic Jakar

Dzong.

Bumthang’s tsechus are well-known and even

its small local festivals are a privilege to attend

to catch an insight of the culture and spirit

of Bhutan.

most popular spiritual heritage sites, perched

precariously on the rockface of a sheer cliff

900m above the ground. It is a short climb of

1.5 hours to 2 hours to the top.

For those less inclined to climbing, you can

catch a good bird’s eye view from the bottom

of the monastery.

Punakha 1,300m: Punakha is the ancient

capital of Bhutan, about 2 1/4 hours drive

from Thimphu across Dochu-la pass. Once

you cross the pass, you wind down into

a warm fertile valley and meander along a

gently flowing aquamarine river that leads

you to the Punakha Dzong, the second dzong

to be built in Bhutan.

Built in 1637, the dzong continues to be the

winter home for the clergy, headed by the

Chief Abbott, the Je Khenpo. It is a stunning

example of Bhutanese architecture, sitting at

the fork of two rivers, portraying the image

of a medieval city from a distance. The dzong

was destroyed by fire and glacial floods over

the years but has been carefully restored and

is, today, a fine example of Bhutanese crafts-

manship.

Punakha is a sub-tropical valley where food

grains, vegetables and fruits grow in abun-

dance. A short drive up the valley is the

Khamsum Yulley Chorten (stupa), constructed

in 1992, as one of three such chortens in the

world, one being the National Memorial

Chorten in Thimphu.

Wangduephodrang 1,350m: To the south of

Punakha is the valley of Wangduephodrang as

the national highway heads towards central

Bhutan. The old town, a narrow street with

single storied shops, will soon be replaced by

a brand new town carved out of terraced

rice fields.

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EASTERN BHUTAN

Trashigang 1,151m: Trashigang, the largest

district of Bhutan, is a 3.5-hour drive from

Mongar and 547 kms from Thimphu. The

historic Trashigang Dzong, atop a vertical hill

above the Sherichu river, is a fine example of

the strategic role that these monastic fortresses

played in keeping enemies out in ancient times.

The Trashigang town has cleverly expanded

up the steep mountainside to provide basic

essentials for the large population that come

long distances to shop here Half an hour’s

drive from Trashigang is Kanglung, a new town

THE TOURISM COUNCIL OF BHUTAN

The Tourism Council of Bhutan guides, monitors

and regulates the tourism industry. One of the

Council’s main functions in the next few years

is to maintain a high standard of hospitality and

services in Bhutan and to ensure adequate

infrastructure for tourism to maintain Bhutan

as a high quality tourist destination.

that has grown around the country’s only

college, offering undergraduate degrees to

about 1,000 students.

Trashi Yangtse 1,830m: A 3.5 hour drive

from Trashigang is Trashi Yangtse, the eastern

home of the Black-Necked Crane, bordering

the Indian district of Arunachal Pradesh. Both

Bhutanese and local tribes from across the

border enjoy the Chorten Kora festival at

Trashi Yangtse.

The Southern Region: The southeastern

town of Samdrup Jongkhar is a small border

There are more than 1300 licensed guides

and more than 600 registered tour operators

in Bhutan although many of them cater only

to a small number of tourists each year.

Together with employees of the national air-

line, Druk Air, tourism employs more than

3,000 people. Tourism is the second largest

revenue earner for Bhutan after hydropower.

The Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators

(ABTO) is responsible for strengthening the

private tour operations in Bhutan. It provides

opportunity for tourism training and works

with the Tourism Council of Bhutan in

marketing Bhutan as a tour destination.

town, six hours drive from Trashigang. With

generally warm weather, the district is ideal

for birdwatching.

Phuentsholing: 1,829m To the southwest lies

Phuentsholing, a bustling industrial town that

is the southern gateway to India. It’s the drive

from Phuentsholing to Thimphu that makes

the journey from the south worthwhile as

the highway takes you on a slow journey

from the tropical plains through changing

vegetation up to the higher altitudes of the

Himalayan kingdom.

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Day 1: Arrive Paro • On to Thimphu (55 km/

approx. 1½ hour drive)

Arrive into Paro airport where post customs

and immigrations, you will be driven to

Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan.

On arrival, check into your hotel. The rest of

the day is free to enjoy hotel facilities.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2: Thimphu

After breakfast, you will proceed on a city tour

of Thimphu visiting Folk Heritage Museum,

Textile Museum. Visit Memorial Chorten,

Changangkha Lhakhang, fortress like temple

perched on a ridge about Thimphu. Visit

Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of the glorious

religion”. This is the center of government

and religion, site of monarch’s throne room

and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot.

Visit the Handicraft Emporium and local

crafts shops, to browse through example

of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts. Later take a

PA N O R A M I C B H U TA N4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

short drive 12 kms away from Thimphu. The

Trail to Cheri Monastery is a climb of 2600 m

and takes about 1.30 minutes walk to reach

the Monastery. The trail starts by crossing a

lovely covered bridge that spans the Wang

chhu, then clims steeply to the Monastery

.Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, built this

Monastery in 1620 and established the first

monk body here. A silver chorten inside the

Monastery holds the ashes of the Shabdrung’

father. Visit zoo, houses the ‘Takin ‘the

national animal of Bhutan. This is a distinctive

species by itself, with the body of an antelope

and a goat’s head.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 3: In Thimphu • Excursion of Paro

Today after breakfast, days excursion to Paro

visiting Drukgyel Dzong. This Dzong is of

historical importance, from whose ramparts

the Bhutanese rebelled the Tibetan invaders.

On a clear day, the 24000ft (7314m) white

doomed Mount. Jomolhari looms overhead.

En-route view Taktsang (Tiger Nest) and

Kyichu Monastery, built in 7^th century by

a Tibetan king named Songtsen Gompo.

Afternoon visit Ta-Dzong (National Museum)

that is considered to be the one of the

best natural and historical Museum. Then

walk down hill to visit Paro Dzong with its

traditional cantilever bridge over the Pa-chu

(Paro River). Visit Kitchu Lhakhang, Paro Ta

Dzong, The Dzong, fortress monastery that

serves both as a civil administrative center

and as a monastic home for a community

of monks. If time permits, visit Taktsang

Monastery, one of the highlights of Bhutan.

Day 4: Depart Thimphu/Paro

Today bid farewell to your tour as you are

transferred to Paro airport for your onward

journey.

Starting Price

2-3 persons ` 21000 per person

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Day 1: Arrive Paro • On to Thimphu (55

kms / approx. 1½ hour drive)

Arrive into Paro airport where post customs

and immigrations, you will be driven to

Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan.

On arrival, check into your hotel. The rest of

the day is free.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Thimphu

After breakfast, you will proceed on a city

tour of Thimphu visiting the National Library,

the Arts and Crafts school and the Textile

and Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon

visit Anim Dratshang, the handmade paper

factory, Thimphu view point, the Handicraft

Emporium and Memorial Chorten.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: On to Punakha ( 75 kms / approx. 3

hour drive)

This morning proceed to the Dochu-la pass

(10,335 feet) to take in the view and admire

the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which

decorate the highest point on the road. Later

drive to Paro en route visiting Simtokha

Dzong, the oldest fortress which now houses

the School for Buddhist studies.

Later visit to Punakha Dzong, Built at the

B U D D H I S T K I N G D O M6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers

in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal

to serve as the religious and administrative

centre of the region, Punakha Dzong has

played an important role in Bhutan’s history.

Damaged by four catastrophic fires and

an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully

restored by the present King. On arrival

check into your hotel. Proceed for a drive to

Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local

market, also famous for its bamboo products,

slate and stone carvings.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 4: On to Paro (125 kms / approx 4

hour drive)

This morning drive to Paro en route visiting

Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress which

now houses the School for Buddhist studies.

Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, the National

Museum where one can see the fascinating

collection of art and Rinpung Dzong. Later,

walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung

Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang

Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler

of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic

body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda

(district administrative head) and Thrimpon

(judge) of Paro district. The approach to the

Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge

called Nemi Zam.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Paro

After breakfast drive up the valley to view the

ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was from here

that the Bhutanese repelled several invading

Tibetan armies during the 17th century.

Proceed for excursion to Taktsang Monastery,

the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries.

It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on

the back of a tigress and meditated at this

monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”.

While return to Paro town visit en route

Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most

sacred shrines of the Kingdom.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 6: Depart Paro

Today bid farewell to your Bhutan tour as

you are transferred to Paro airport for your

onward journey.

Starting Price

4-6 persons ` 21715 per person

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Day 1: Arrive Phuentsholing

On arrival in Phuentsholing, you will be met

by our representative, check into your hotel.

The gateway to the south, Phuentsholing is a

thriving commercial centre on the northern

edge of the Indian plains. Situated directly

at the base of the Himalayan foothills, it is a

fascinating mixture of Indian and Bhutanese,

a perfect example of mingling of people and

their culture.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2: Phuentsholing – Thimphu (180 kms /

approx. 6 hour drive)

This morning, drive to Thimphu. 4 km ahead

of Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Gompa, the

beautiful monastery situated in garden of

tropical plants and flowers. The monastery

contains paintings depicting scenes from

the life of Buddha and statues of Shabdrung

Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche. From

the monastery garden there is a splendid

view of Phuentsholing and plains of West

Bengal, their tea gardens beyond. Proceed for

Thimphu, visiting Simtokha Dzong, the oldest

fortress which now houses the School for

Buddhist studies.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 3: Thimphu

After breakfast, you will proceed on a city

tour of Thimphu visiting the National Library,

the Arts and Crafts school and the Textile

and Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon

visit Anim Dratshang, the handmade paper

factory, Thimphu view point, the Handicraft

Emporious and Memorial Chorten. Evening

drive past Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

the glorious religion”. This is the center of

government and religion, site of monarch’s

throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or

Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political

and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung

Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed

in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner,

without nails or architectural plans

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 4 : Thimphu/ Punakha ( 75 kms / 3 hour

drive)

This morning proceed to the Dochu-la pass

(10,335 feet) to take in the view and admire

the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which

decorate the highest point on the road. Later

visit to Punakha Dzong, built strategically at

the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers

in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal

to serve as the religious and administrative

centre of the region, Punakha Dzong has

played an important role in Bhutan’s history.

Damaged by four catastrophic fires and

an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully

restored by the present King. Proceed to

Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local

market. The district of Wangduephodrang is

also famous for its bamboo products, slate

and stone carvings.

Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 5: Punakha – Paro (125 kms / approx 4

hour drive)

After breakfast drive to Paro. In the afternoon

visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to

defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley

wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was

inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in

1968. Later walk down a hillside trail to visit

Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung

Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and

temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses

the monastic body of Paro, the office of the

Dzongda (district administrative head) and

Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 6: Paro

After breakfast drive up the valley to

view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. where

Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan

armies during the 17th century. Nearby visit

traditional Bhutanese Farm House which

offers good insight into lifestyle of local

people. Excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the

most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It

is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on

the back of a tigress and meditated at this

monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”.

The excursion to monastery takes about 5

hours for round trip. While return to Paro

town visit en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of

the oldest and most sacred shrines of the

Kingdom.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 7: Depart Paro

Today bid farewell to your Bhutan tour as

you are transferred to Paro airport for your

onward journey

Starting Price

4-6 persons ` 26700 per person

M A G I C A L B H U TA N

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ACCESSIBILITY

Entry into Bhutan can be made either by land

or by air. Druk Air, the National Air Carrier of

the country operates regular fights to / from

Paro to Delhi, Kolkatta, Bagdogra, Gaya, Dhaka,

Kathmandu and Bangkok. By surface, entry into

Bhutan is possible through southern border town

of Phuentsholing. This frontier town is about 6

hours drive from Thimphu and Paro, 5 hours drive

from Bagdogra and 7 hours drive from Darjeeling

and Gangtok.

ENTRY PERMIT

Indian Nationals travelling between Bhutan &

India do not need Visa. An identity document, be

it either passport or an election commission I. D

card is, however required for presentation at the

immigration during entry, to obtain an entry permit

along with 02 passport size photographs. Indian

Nationals travelling between Bhutan and Nepal

require valid passport.

ROUTE PERMIT

It is required for those travelling beyond Dochula

pass, in central and western Bhutan.. The Route

Permit is processed & issued in Thimphu, only after

arrival in Bhutan and on producing Entry Permit

which travelers obtain on arrival. Two copies of

passport size photos required while processing

Route Permit. Also this permit can be processed

only during working days (Mon-Fri) and applications

are accepted from 9-11 a.m and permit granted on

same day from 3-5 p.m in summer and 3-.4 p.m

in winter.

HOTELS

Hotels in Bhutan are not categorized into stars as

in India. They are rated ‘A’ or ‘B’ by Tourism Council

of Bhutan. A Category hotels are somewhat

comparable to a 3 star deluxe (or say somewhere

between 3 star and 4 star) hotels in India.

CLOTHES

From May to September, cotton clothes are

sufficient, plus a woolen sweater or light jacket.

From November to the end of April, however, you

will need very warm clothes. Comfortable sports

shoes are also recommended. Mountain boots are

not necessary unless you are trekking.

FOOD

Bhutanese delicacies are rich with spicy chillies

and cheese but are normally tempered to the

taste of the visitors. All our selected hotels and

lodges offer delicious Indian, Chinese, Continental

and Bhutanese cuisine. Hotels normally serve a

mixture of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items on

buffet style however pure vegetarian meals also

served on request and prior information.

CURRENCY

The Bhutanese currency is called Ngultrum (Nu.)

and is at par with Indian Rupee. Credit cards (Amex

and Visa cards) are accepted by only few limited

establishments and no ATM centers are available.

Indian Rupee is acceptable all over Bhutan, except

Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denominations.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha and a

large number of dialects are spoken. English has

been the language of educational instruction since

1964 and is widely spoken. Also locals at popular

tourist destinations understand and speak Hindi.

RELIGION

Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion and the

majority of Bhutanese people follow Drukpa

school of the Kagyupa sect.

SECURITY

Bhutan is very safe destination with lowest crime

rate in the world. In general you will find Bhutanese

people very warm, hospitable, helpful and friendly.

TELEPHONES

Telecommunication is well developed and efficient

in Bhutan. The country code is + 975. If you wish to

bring your own mobile phone please contact your

manufacturer/supplier directly to obtain up-to-date

information.

PHOTOGRAPHY

You can photograph almost everywhere in Bhutan.

The people are highly photogenic and everyone

seems to wear a smile. However, very often the

Bhutanese are camera shy so use your discretion

at all times and when in doubt ask verbally or

by gesture. Also while photographing Dzongs,

monasteries and temples, please check with your

guide.

SHOPPING

Shops are normally open between 0900-2000

Monday to Sunday. Markets are held regularly and

are a rich source of local clothing and jewelry.

CUSTOMS

The Bhutanese authorities strictly monitor export

of any religious antiquities of any kind form

the kingdom. Personal electronic devices and

reasonable amount of cigarettes and alcohol are

permitted into the kingdom.

TIME

Bhutan is half an hour ahead of IST (Indian Standard

Time).

CLIMATE

Bhutan’s climate is quite unpredictable. The

weather can vary dramatically from place to place

and day to day. In Thimphu and Paro valleys, the

winter daytime temperature averages 16 degrees

Celsius during clear days and drops well below

freezing point during the night. The fluctuations are

not so great during the summer and the daytime

temperature rises to mid-twenties Celsius.

USEFUL INFORMATION

WEATHER CHAR

PLACESJANMaxMin

FEBMaxMin

MARMaxMin

APRMaxMin

MAYMaxMin

JUNMaxMin

JULMaxMin

AUGMaxMin

SEPMaxMin

OCTMaxMin

NOVMaxMin

DECMaxMin

PARO 12.8 14.9 17.6 20.1 22.5 24.5 25.4 25.2 23.5 20.4 15.8 14.0

1.4 3.3 5.7 9.1 12.6 15.7 17.9 17.4 15.4 11.0 6.3 2.6

THIMPHU 14.6 15.8 18.2 20.7 22.8 24.4 24.8 25.1 23.8 21.2 18.3 16.0

-3.3 -0.7 3.0 6.7 10.9 14.6 15.9 15.4 13.6 8.0 2.2 -2.1

PUNAKHA 17.5 19.3 22.2 24.9 27.3 29.2 29.1 28.9 27.9 25.6 22.1 18.9

5.8 8.1 11.2 13.8 17.2 19.3 20.1 19.0 18.1 15.6 12.1 7.5

WANGDUEPHODRANG

17.8 19.4 22.7 25.5 27.3 28.2 27.6 27.9 27.1 25.6 22.4 19.5

5.5 8.1 10.8 14.4 17.2 20.3 20.9 20.6 19.5 15.1 10.5 6.0

BUMTHANG 11.0 12.5 14.8 17.1 19.4 21.7 22.5 22.4 21.1 18.0 15.1 12.6

-4.2 -1.3 1.9 5.7 9.4 12.9 14.3 14.3 12.3 6.6 1.6 -3.6

TRONGSA 17.5 19.3 22.3 23.9 23.6 24.7 25.9 26.6 25.0 22.3 19.3 18.0

5.6 6.2 10.4 13.5 14.5 17.2 18.2 17.1 17.1 13.4 9.7 7.2

PHUENTSH-OLING

23.9 26.5 29.5 31.1 32.4 32.6 31.9 32.6 31.6 31.2 28.3 24.9

16.2 5.1 18.2 6.3 20.9 10.1 23.1 11.9 24.8 15.6 26.0 17.2

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