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Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

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🏛️ Capital
Thimphu
👥 Population
784,043
📐 Area
38,394 km²
💱 Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.), Indian rupee (₹)
🗣️ Languages
Dzongkha
📞 Calling Code
+975
🕐 Time Zones
UTC+06:00
🌐 Region
Asia / Southern Asia

About Bhutan

Tucked away in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom unlike any other on Earth. You'll find a country where Gross National Happiness is enshrined as official policy, where ancient monasteries cling to cliffsides above roaring rivers, and where the forests are so protected that the nation is carbon negative. Traveling here feels less like tourism and more like stepping into a living myth — one where tradition and modernity coexist with remarkable grace.

Visitors can explore dramatic valley landscapes ranging from subtropical plains in the south to alpine meadows in the north. The country's signature landmark, the Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), perches impossibly on a sheer granite cliff some 900 meters above the Paro Valley floor. Beyond the iconic sites, you'll encounter dzongs — fortress-monasteries that double as administrative centers — at nearly every turn, each one a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture.

What truly sets Bhutan apart is its high-value, low-impact tourism philosophy. The government charges a Sustainable Development Fee that funds free healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. This means the roads are never crowded, the trails are never trampled, and the cultural fabric remains intact. Bhutan rewards visitors who take their time: slow walks between villages, conversations with monks over butter tea, and evenings watching masked Cham dances beneath the glow of butter lamps.

History & Background

Bhutan's recorded history begins in the 7th century when the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo built two temples — Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jampa Lhakhang in Bumthang — to pin down a demoness said to plague the Himalayan region. The real consolidation of Bhutanese identity came in the 17th century with the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, a Tibetan lama who unified the warring factions under a dual system of religious and civil governance. He built the great dzong fortresses that still define Bhutan's skyline and established the legal and cultural framework that persists today.

The hereditary Wangchuck monarchy was established in 1907 when Ugyen Wangchuck was unanimously chosen as the first King of Bhutan, formalizing centuries of fragmented governance into a unified nation. Bhutan remained one of the world's most isolated countries well into the 20th century, only opening to tourists in 1974. In 2008, the country transitioned peacefully from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, embracing democratic elections while maintaining the spiritual and cultural values that define its unique national identity.

Culture & People

Bhutanese culture is deeply rooted in Vajrayana Buddhism, which shapes everything from architecture and festivals to daily greetings and government policy. The national dress — the gho for men and the kira for women — is worn not just at ceremonies but in offices, schools, and markets every single day. You'll notice colorful prayer flags strung across mountain passes and river bridges, their mantras carried by wind across the valleys. Masked Tshechu festivals, held annually in each dzong, draw communities together for days of dance, music, and spiritual merit-making.

The people of Bhutan — primarily the Ngalop in the west, the Sharchop in the east, and various Lhotshampa communities in the south — are known for their warmth and quiet dignity. Visitors can participate in traditional archery (the national sport) alongside locals at community fields, or watch locals engage in Khuru, a game of darts unique to Bhutan. The strong sense of national identity, guided by Buddhist values of compassion and mindfulness, makes every cultural interaction feel genuine and unhurried.

Food & Cuisine

Bhutanese cuisine is bold, earthy, and defined by one ingredient above all else: chili. Ema Datshi — a stew of fiery chilies and local cheese — is the national dish, served at almost every meal with red rice. Visitors should know that chili here is not just a spice but a vegetable, eaten in generous quantities. Phaksha Paa (pork with red chilies and radishes) and Jasha Maru (spiced minced chicken) round out the hearty mountain-food tradition. Red rice, grown in Paro and Bumthang, has a nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the rich stews.

For snacks and street bites, you'll find momos (dumplings) filled with pork, beef, or vegetables across market towns, and Suja — salty butter tea made with yak butter — is offered to guests as a gesture of welcome throughout the country. While it may take a sip or two to appreciate, butter tea is a caloric lifeline in cold mountain conditions. Ara, a local spirit distilled from rice, wheat, or maize, is sipped at festivals and social gatherings. Most restaurants in Thimphu and Paro now offer international options alongside traditional fare, making it easy to explore local flavors at your own pace.

Top Attractions

  • Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) — Bhutan's most iconic landmark, this sacred monastery clings to a sheer cliff 900 meters above the Paro Valley and is reached by a rewarding two-hour hike.
  • Punakha Dzong — Built at the confluence of two rivers, this 17th-century fortress-monastery is widely considered the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan and hosts a spectacular annual festival.
  • Dochula Pass — A high mountain pass at 3,100 meters adorned with 108 memorial chortens, offering breathtaking Himalayan panoramas on clear days.
  • Bumthang Valley — Known as the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, this scenic valley cluster is home to some of the country's oldest temples, including Jakar Dzong and Jambay Lhakhang.
  • Haa Valley — A recently opened, rarely visited valley bordering Tibet, offering pristine landscapes, nomadic herder communities, and excellent trekking opportunities.

Practical Travel Tips

  • All tourists (except Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals) must book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator; independent travel is not permitted.
  • Pay the Sustainable Development Fee (currently USD 100 per person per night) in advance — it covers a guide, accommodation, meals, and internal transport.
  • Dress modestly when visiting dzongs and monasteries; shoulders and knees should be covered, and shoes removed at temple entrances.
  • Exchange currency (Indian rupees are widely accepted) before leaving Thimphu or Paro, as ATMs are scarce in rural areas.
  • Acclimatize before attempting high-altitude treks like the Snowman Trek; altitude sickness can affect travelers arriving from sea level.
  • Photography inside dzongs and monasteries is often restricted; always ask permission before pointing your camera at religious objects or people.
  • Carry cash for local markets and village shops; card payments are only reliably accepted in major hotels and upscale restaurants in Thimphu.

Visa Overview

Citizens of India, Bangladesh, and Maldives can enter Bhutan with a valid passport or voter ID card without prior visa arrangements, though registration at the border is required. All other nationalities must obtain a Bhutan visa through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator or the Department of Tourism's online portal. The visa is only granted after confirming a tour package and paying the Sustainable Development Fee. Visas are single-entry and processed within a few business days once the tour booking is confirmed. There is no Bhutanese embassy network for independent visa applications.

Getting Around

Getting around Bhutan is almost entirely arranged through your licensed tour operator, who will provide a dedicated vehicle and driver for the duration of your stay. The country has one main east-west highway (the Lateral Road) and a network of smaller mountain roads connecting dzongkhags. Road journeys can be long and winding — traveling from Thimphu to Bumthang takes roughly 8 hours. Domestic flights between Paro and Bumthang are available on Bhutan Airlines and Drukair, saving significant travel time. Within Thimphu and Paro, taxis are readily available and inexpensive.

Safety Notes

Bhutan is one of the safest countries in the world for travelers. Violent crime is extremely rare and petty theft is uncommon. The main safety concerns are altitude-related: Thimphu sits at 2,300 meters and many popular sites are higher still, so acclimatize carefully and watch for symptoms of altitude sickness. Mountain roads can be treacherous during monsoon season due to landslides. Healthcare facilities outside Thimphu are limited, so travelers with serious medical conditions should plan accordingly and carry comprehensive travel insurance.

Live Exchange Rates

Current exchange rates for currencies used in Bhutan.

Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN) Nu.
Updated: 2026-05-19
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Currency CodeRate
1INCH 0.113359
AAVE 0.000117
ADA 0.041264
AED 0.038101
AFN 0.648504
AKT 0.012870
ALGO 0.096614
ALL 0.851450
AMD 3.818198
AMP 12.399654
ANG 0.018691
AOA 9.529859
APE 0.071939
APT 0.010989
AR 0.004856
ARB 0.088766
ARS 14.483922
ATOM 0.005043
ATS 0.122631
AUD 0.014536
AVAX 0.001124
AWG 0.018571
AXS 0.008835
AZM 88.184571
AZN 0.017637
BAKE 14.031816
BAM 0.017430
BAT 0.107083
BBD 0.020749
BCH 0.000027
BDT 1.274872
BEF 0.359507
BGN 0.017430
BHD 0.003901
BIF 30.906745
BMD 0.010375
BNB 0.000016
BND 0.013280
BOB 0.071905
BRL 0.051975
BSD 0.010375
BSV 0.000690
BSW 12.120861
BTC 0.000000
BTG 0.026969
BTT 32,246.710945
BUSD 0.010380
BWP 0.141043
BYN 0.028530
BYR 285.300839
BZD 0.020881
CAD 0.014263
CAKE 0.007339
CDF 23.809224
CELO 0.128928
CFX 0.176184
CHF 0.008153
CHZ 0.211004
CLP 9.347800
CNH 0.070589
CNY 0.070565
COMP 0.000471
COP 39.414611
CRC 4.696757
CRO 0.148460
CRV 0.043972
CSPR 3.511975
CUC 0.010375
CUP 0.248939
CVE 0.982721
CVX 0.005977
CYP 0.005216
CZK 0.216656
DAI 0.010380
DASH 0.000242
DCR 0.000616
DEM 0.017430
DFI 10.565097
DJF 1.846047
DKK 0.066597
DOGE 0.099470
DOP 0.614134
DOT 0.008308
DYDX 0.071726
DZD 1.377313
EEK 0.139442
EGLD 0.002647
EGP 0.553200
ENJ 0.241552
EOS 0.128251
ERN 0.155619
ESP 1.482824
ETB 1.633642
ETC 0.001165
ETH 0.000005
EUR 0.008912
EURC 0.008905
FEI 0.010414
FIL 0.010751
FIM 0.052988
FJD 0.022877
FKP 0.007735
FLOW 0.287508
FLR 1.241977
FRAX 0.010448
FRF 0.058459
FTT 0.032110
GALA 3.085559
GBP 0.007735
GEL 0.027716
GGP 0.007735
GHC 1,186.847429
GHS 0.118685
GIP 0.007735
GMD 0.766408
GMX 0.001568
GNF 91.003901
GNO 0.000088
GRD 3.036747
GRT 0.412494
GT 0.001462
GTQ 0.079090
GUSD 0.010398
GYD 2.169816
HBAR 0.115256
HKD 0.081247
HNL 0.275988
HNT 0.012597
HOT 26.147659
HRK 0.067147
HT 0.071544
HTG 1.357909
HUF 3.213597
ICP 0.004017
IDR 183.891290
IEP 0.007019
ILS 0.030111
IMP 0.007735
IMX 0.060945
INJ 0.001990
INR 1.0000
IQD 13.593449
IRR 13,675.409688
ISK 1.277966
ITL 17.255943
JEP 0.007735
JMD 1.640505
JOD 0.007356
JPY 1.648879
KAS 0.300209
KAVA 0.180140
KCS 0.001295
KDA 1.247237
KES 1.341629
KGS 0.907538
KHR 41.609417
KLAY 0.199452
KMF 4.384392
KNC 0.072257
KPW 9.336950
KRW 15.615620
KSM 0.002083
KWD 0.003194
KYD 0.008629
KZT 4.868084
LAK 227.561996
LBP 930.062661
LDO 0.029130
LEO 0.001028
LINK 0.001070
LKR 3.455145
LRC 0.640149
LRD 1.901447
LSL 0.172730
LTC 0.000191
LTL 0.030771
LUF 0.359507
LUNA 0.163915
LUNC 131.994023
LVL 0.006263
LYD 0.065878
MAD 0.095477
MANA 0.117717
MBX 0.264945
MDL 0.179534
MGA 43.410966
MGF 217.054832
MINA 0.181611
MKD 0.549192
MKR 0.000006
MMK 21.778863
MNT 37.130536
MOP 0.083684
MRO 4.148022
MRU 0.414802
MTL 0.003826
MUR 0.490543
MVR 0.160232
MWK 18.056574
MXN 0.179530
MXV 0.020316
MYR 0.041232
MZM 662.630919
MZN 0.662631
NAD 0.172730
NEAR 0.006430
NEO 0.003588
NEXO 0.011664
NFT 36,681.449507
NGN 14.224253
NIO 0.381346
NLG 0.019639
NOK 0.096210
NPR 1.600750
NZD 0.017720
OKB 0.000127
OMR 0.003991
ONE 5.061322
OP 0.080807
ORDI 0.002492
PAB 0.010375
PAXG 0.000002
PEN 0.035504
PEPE 2,817.181663
PGK 0.045836
PHP 0.640229
PI 0.068349
PKR 2.890430
PLN 0.037808
POL 0.114132
PTE 1.786686
PYG 63.144503
QAR 0.037764
QNT 0.000139
QTUM 0.011490
ROL 464.263883
RON 0.046426
RPL 0.005978
RSD 1.045991
RUB 0.751900
RUNE 0.023182
RVN 1.877183
RWF 15.168869
SAND 0.144061
SAR 0.038905
SBD 0.083061
SCR 0.152306
SDD 622.716483
SDG 6.227165
SEK 0.097615
SGD 0.013280
SHIB 1,799.903131
SHP 0.007735
SIT 2.135660
SKK 0.268481
SLE 0.237629
SLL 237.629220
SNX 0.033492
SOL 0.000122
SOS 5.928428
SPL 0.001729
SRD 0.386193
SRG 386.193011
SSP 48.912459
STD 220.696571
STN 0.220697
STX 0.043431
SUI 0.009805
SVC 0.090778
SYP 1.146765
SZL 0.172730
THB 0.338423
THETA 0.052550
TJS 0.096570
TMM 181.930375
TMT 0.036386
TND 0.030129
TON 0.005156
TOP 0.024680
TRL 472,911.053664
TRX 0.029087
TRY 0.472911
TTD 0.070371
TUSD 0.010387
TVD 0.014536
TWD 0.328230
TWT 0.021712
TZS 26.994964
UAH 0.457952
UGX 39.098780
UNI 0.002938
USD 0.010375
USDC 0.010378
USDD 0.010385
USDP 0.010389
USDT 0.010384
UYU 0.415852
UZS 124.827647
VAL 17.255943
VEB 536,705,945.984727
VED 5.366820
VEF 536,682.001783
VES 5.366820
VET 1.540151
VND 273.167843
VUV 1.231819
WAVES 0.027296
WEMIX 0.038405
WOO 0.614315
WST 0.027960
XAF 5.845857
XAG 0.000136
XAU 0.000002
XAUT 0.000002
XBT 0.000000
XCD 0.028088
XCG 0.018691
XCH 0.003738
XDC 0.333740
XDR 0.007590
XEC 1,414.323491
XEM 15.588382
XLM 0.070668
XMR 0.000027
XOF 5.845857
XPD 0.000007
XPF 1.063479
XPT 0.000005
XRP 0.007506
XTZ 0.030342
YER 2.475590
ZAR 0.172730
ZEC 0.000018
ZIL 2.638798
ZMK 196.080199
ZMW 0.196080
ZWD 3.754573
ZWG 0.268809
ZWL 671.678495

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Indian rupee (INR) ₹
Updated: 2026-05-19
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Currency CodeRate
1INCH 0.113359
AAVE 0.000117
ADA 0.041264
AED 0.038101
AFN 0.648504
AKT 0.012870
ALGO 0.096614
ALL 0.851450
AMD 3.818198
AMP 12.399654
ANG 0.018691
AOA 9.529859
APE 0.071939
APT 0.010989
AR 0.004856
ARB 0.088766
ARS 14.483922
ATOM 0.005043
ATS 0.122631
AUD 0.014536
AVAX 0.001124
AWG 0.018571
AXS 0.008835
AZM 88.184571
AZN 0.017637
BAKE 14.031816
BAM 0.017430
BAT 0.107083
BBD 0.020749
BCH 0.000027
BDT 1.274872
BEF 0.359507
BGN 0.017430
BHD 0.003901
BIF 30.906745
BMD 0.010375
BNB 0.000016
BND 0.013280
BOB 0.071905
BRL 0.051975
BSD 0.010375
BSV 0.000690
BSW 12.120861
BTC 0.000000
BTG 0.026969
BTN 1.0000
BTT 32,246.710945
BUSD 0.010380
BWP 0.141043
BYN 0.028530
BYR 285.300839
BZD 0.020881
CAD 0.014263
CAKE 0.007339
CDF 23.809224
CELO 0.128928
CFX 0.176184
CHF 0.008153
CHZ 0.211004
CLP 9.347800
CNH 0.070589
CNY 0.070565
COMP 0.000471
COP 39.414611
CRC 4.696757
CRO 0.148460
CRV 0.043972
CSPR 3.511975
CUC 0.010375
CUP 0.248939
CVE 0.982721
CVX 0.005977
CYP 0.005216
CZK 0.216656
DAI 0.010380
DASH 0.000242
DCR 0.000616
DEM 0.017430
DFI 10.565097
DJF 1.846047
DKK 0.066597
DOGE 0.099470
DOP 0.614134
DOT 0.008308
DYDX 0.071726
DZD 1.377313
EEK 0.139442
EGLD 0.002647
EGP 0.553200
ENJ 0.241552
EOS 0.128251
ERN 0.155619
ESP 1.482824
ETB 1.633642
ETC 0.001165
ETH 0.000005
EUR 0.008912
EURC 0.008905
FEI 0.010414
FIL 0.010751
FIM 0.052988
FJD 0.022877
FKP 0.007735
FLOW 0.287508
FLR 1.241977
FRAX 0.010448
FRF 0.058459
FTT 0.032110
GALA 3.085559
GBP 0.007735
GEL 0.027716
GGP 0.007735
GHC 1,186.847429
GHS 0.118685
GIP 0.007735
GMD 0.766408
GMX 0.001568
GNF 91.003901
GNO 0.000088
GRD 3.036747
GRT 0.412494
GT 0.001462
GTQ 0.079090
GUSD 0.010398
GYD 2.169816
HBAR 0.115256
HKD 0.081247
HNL 0.275988
HNT 0.012597
HOT 26.147659
HRK 0.067147
HT 0.071544
HTG 1.357909
HUF 3.213597
ICP 0.004017
IDR 183.891290
IEP 0.007019
ILS 0.030111
IMP 0.007735
IMX 0.060945
INJ 0.001990
IQD 13.593449
IRR 13,675.409688
ISK 1.277966
ITL 17.255943
JEP 0.007735
JMD 1.640505
JOD 0.007356
JPY 1.648879
KAS 0.300209
KAVA 0.180140
KCS 0.001295
KDA 1.247237
KES 1.341629
KGS 0.907538
KHR 41.609417
KLAY 0.199452
KMF 4.384392
KNC 0.072257
KPW 9.336950
KRW 15.615620
KSM 0.002083
KWD 0.003194
KYD 0.008629
KZT 4.868084
LAK 227.561996
LBP 930.062661
LDO 0.029130
LEO 0.001028
LINK 0.001070
LKR 3.455145
LRC 0.640149
LRD 1.901447
LSL 0.172730
LTC 0.000191
LTL 0.030771
LUF 0.359507
LUNA 0.163915
LUNC 131.994023
LVL 0.006263
LYD 0.065878
MAD 0.095477
MANA 0.117717
MBX 0.264945
MDL 0.179534
MGA 43.410966
MGF 217.054832
MINA 0.181611
MKD 0.549192
MKR 0.000006
MMK 21.778863
MNT 37.130536
MOP 0.083684
MRO 4.148022
MRU 0.414802
MTL 0.003826
MUR 0.490543
MVR 0.160232
MWK 18.056574
MXN 0.179530
MXV 0.020316
MYR 0.041232
MZM 662.630919
MZN 0.662631
NAD 0.172730
NEAR 0.006430
NEO 0.003588
NEXO 0.011664
NFT 36,681.449507
NGN 14.224253
NIO 0.381346
NLG 0.019639
NOK 0.096210
NPR 1.600750
NZD 0.017720
OKB 0.000127
OMR 0.003991
ONE 5.061322
OP 0.080807
ORDI 0.002492
PAB 0.010375
PAXG 0.000002
PEN 0.035504
PEPE 2,817.181663
PGK 0.045836
PHP 0.640229
PI 0.068349
PKR 2.890430
PLN 0.037808
POL 0.114132
PTE 1.786686
PYG 63.144503
QAR 0.037764
QNT 0.000139
QTUM 0.011490
ROL 464.263883
RON 0.046426
RPL 0.005978
RSD 1.045991
RUB 0.751900
RUNE 0.023182
RVN 1.877183
RWF 15.168869
SAND 0.144061
SAR 0.038905
SBD 0.083061
SCR 0.152306
SDD 622.716483
SDG 6.227165
SEK 0.097615
SGD 0.013280
SHIB 1,799.903131
SHP 0.007735
SIT 2.135660
SKK 0.268481
SLE 0.237629
SLL 237.629220
SNX 0.033492
SOL 0.000122
SOS 5.928428
SPL 0.001729
SRD 0.386193
SRG 386.193011
SSP 48.912459
STD 220.696571
STN 0.220697
STX 0.043431
SUI 0.009805
SVC 0.090778
SYP 1.146765
SZL 0.172730
THB 0.338423
THETA 0.052550
TJS 0.096570
TMM 181.930375
TMT 0.036386
TND 0.030129
TON 0.005156
TOP 0.024680
TRL 472,911.053664
TRX 0.029087
TRY 0.472911
TTD 0.070371
TUSD 0.010387
TVD 0.014536
TWD 0.328230
TWT 0.021712
TZS 26.994964
UAH 0.457952
UGX 39.098780
UNI 0.002938
USD 0.010375
USDC 0.010378
USDD 0.010385
USDP 0.010389
USDT 0.010384
UYU 0.415852
UZS 124.827647
VAL 17.255943
VEB 536,705,945.984727
VED 5.366820
VEF 536,682.001783
VES 5.366820
VET 1.540151
VND 273.167843
VUV 1.231819
WAVES 0.027296
WEMIX 0.038405
WOO 0.614315
WST 0.027960
XAF 5.845857
XAG 0.000136
XAU 0.000002
XAUT 0.000002
XBT 0.000000
XCD 0.028088
XCG 0.018691
XCH 0.003738
XDC 0.333740
XDR 0.007590
XEC 1,414.323491
XEM 15.588382
XLM 0.070668
XMR 0.000027
XOF 5.845857
XPD 0.000007
XPF 1.063479
XPT 0.000005
XRP 0.007506
XTZ 0.030342
YER 2.475590
ZAR 0.172730
ZEC 0.000018
ZIL 2.638798
ZMK 196.080199
ZMW 0.196080
ZWD 3.754573
ZWG 0.268809
ZWL 671.678495

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Chhungjey_Zamsar Chhusilgang_Dramedsa Chhuzarkha Chirtshosa_Loongminang Chongmashing_Dagor Chongra_Loobcha Chongshing_Jorphoong Choongphel Chukha Chusa_Legshogang Dagana Dagapela Daliphang_Ragshigo Damgochong Damji Damphu Damsagang Toed Dangreybu_Patshaling Dangtsho_Serthig Dargyeling_Kharthoong Dawaling Yangpheltang Dawathang_Dorjibi_ Kashingtsawa Dawathang_Kuengaling Chiwog Dazur Dechhenling_Goenpawoong Dekaling_Tshochhen Dekiling_Tsenkhar Denchhi Denchi Dhur_ Lusibee Dizama_Shoguri Dizang-Gang _ Nakeyling Domkhar_Umling Domphoog_Dungkarchhoeling Doongchhilo_Kholomri Doongkarling Doongphu_Shingchongri Doongsingma_Thoongkhar Doongsingma_Tsangpo Dorokha Dotagpaithang Dozotoen Draag-Gong_Jalang Drametse Dramin_Shongphoog Drenphoog Dungkar Dungmaed_Zimzor Galing Chiwogs Galingkhar_Wangphoog Gangla Gangla_Kholma Gangyuel Gangzur Gasa Gashigkhar_Tshatshi Gayza_Zomina Chiwogs Gedu Getana Geylegphug Go-Nyid_Wambur Goenpa Karpo Goenpoong_Shali Goishing_Ridzommo Gomdar_Richhanglu Gomtu Gongtsephangma_Yobinang Gonong_Zangthig Gooyoom_La-Nangzor Gortshom_Tshangthrom-Maed Gulipang Gyalposhing_Sa-Tsangsa Gyaltsa Gyalza_Loong-Go Gyelposhing Gyengo Ha Hongtsho Jaba Lingzhi Jabji_Loogchhoed Jakar Jalamzor Jampani Jang_Ngar Jangchhubling Jangothang Jangphutse Jangsa Jasabi_Ugyenphu Jigmecholing Jiri_Lemi Joenkhar_Moorbi Jomobjag Jomotsangkha Jomphu Kachhen_Kuchhen Chiwog Kadam Kaeptang_Tsholingkhar Kakaniwog Kamdhar_Moormo Chiwogs Kamri_Yomzor Kangpar_Lamyong Kapang_Yenangdrangsa Chiwogs Karmaling Kathoobdang_Shiling Gye Kemo Kerong Khabaabgang_Noryog Khabti_Lungtenzampa Khailog_Tarshingthang Khairi_Saling Khaling Khamaedthang Khandophoog_Minjiwoong Khangkiyuel Khangma Khangrab Khar_Yagyur Kharchung Kharphoog_Kurchhilo Kharsa_Thangbi Kharza_Leyphoog Khashateng Khema Khengtong_Targothang Chiwog Khengzor_Labar Khiliphoo Khominang_Yangkhar Khothagpa_Yalang Khothakpa Town Khowchung Khoyar Pangthang_Palroong Kidzom_Nyimalung Kilung Kyichu Kyidloong_Somshing La Ngabi La-Nyiri_Thrumchoong Ladrong Langchenphu Lauri Lawa Taya Lazukha Legpa Lem Lemphang Lhedi Lhuntshi Lingbee Lingmethang Loongkholom Maan_Tshelinggor Maelphel_Samkhar Maenchhu_Nganglam Maendi Maenjabi Chiwogs Magar Mani Manigang_Tashithang Martang Martshala Merag Maed Merag Toed Miglamthang_Thagpzosa Chiwog Minjey_Wazhing Minjigang Miphelgang_Samphelgang Mitshig_Shana Moentsiphu Momring_Rolnang Mongar Monmola_Tashithang Gyed Moochhu_Wakhar Morong Nabar_Philooma Nagtseri_Shemshem_Tsebar Nagtshang_Togshingmang Nagzor_Wooling Namdagling Namgyalchhoeling Nangkor Nangsiphel_Zangling_ Zhabjethang Chiwogs Nanong Narphoong Ney Chiwogs Neylug Nganglam Ngangmalang_Zorjoog Ngangtshothang Toed Nomsaygan Norboogang_Rinchhenzor Norgyeling_Shingdregang Nyaibi_Zhungkhar Chiwogs Nyamjey_Phangdo Nyasikhar Nyechhu_Shar-ri Nyimshong Nyimzhong_Tongling Nyizergang_Tendruk Chiwog Obi_Tongthrong Oong-gar Chiwogs Pagoed Pagshingkha_Tshachhugang Chiwogs Pakaling Panbang Pangkhar Pangthang_Redingla Paro Passaphu_Peydoong Pazhi Pedtsheling_Tamzhing Pemagatsel Pemathang Phagchhog_Suskar Phagidoong Phaling Phimsong Chiwogs Phongmed Phooshar Phuentshogthang Chiwogs Phuentsholing Phugyang_Yalang Phuntsholing Phurjoen Punakha Pusa_Tenmang Raling Raling Ramchongma_Yemkhar Raminang_Uesana Rangzhikhar_ Sardang Rashigang Raysinang Rimi Chiwogs Rimoong Riserboo_Tsangpo Rizor_Yerchhilo Rolmoteng _Tsang-Ngo Rongchhuthang Chiwogs Rothpa Sachhilo Sagteng Samchi Samdrupchhoeling Sarjoong Satsam Serchhenmo_Wangphu Serduwa Sernyagang_Tsholingkhar Serphu Shang_Threlga_Wachey Shayuel Shemgang Shi-Nangri Shing-Nyer Shogshi Shokang_Tagtagpa Shongang Rong Sipsu Soe_Yagsa Suzor_Tshotsalu Tabi Taga Dzong Tagmochhu_Gorgan Chiwogs Tagsidthang Tandingang Chiwogs Tang-Roong_Wawel Tangsa Tashigang Tendu Terphu_Woongchhiloo Thangchhennang_Damtshangna Thangza_Toenchoe Thimphu Thimyul Thong-Rong Thongsa Thrag Thri Threlphoog Thrima_Shawa_Zhamling Chiwogs Thrimshing Timphu Toedkor Tokari Tongling Pam Chiwogs Tongsa Tongtongpa Trashiyangtse Tshaelshingzor Tshekhar Tsheringkha Tshoduen Tshogoenpa Tsholing Tshozhong Tsigtoom Uesarna_Warong Ura-Dozhi Wangdiphodrang Wanglakho_Thoong-Go Woongborang Ya-Brang Yargyewoong Yodra Goenpa Yumchhe Yusipang Zhamling Zhemgang Zhomthang Zhongmaed Zobel Zordoong Zung-Ngae ཀྲོང་གསར་ ཁུ་རུ་ཐང་། གསང་སྦས་ གསང་སྦས་ཨ་མ། གསར་སྤང་རྫོང་ཁག་Sarpang ཐིམ་ཕུ དགེ་ལེགས་ཕུ་ དཔག་བསམ་ཁ། དབང་འདུས་ཕོ་བྲང་ ན་ཁ་ བཀྲིས་སྒང་། པདམ་དགའ་ཚལ ཕུན་ཚོགས་གླིང་ བཀང་ལུང་། བཀྲ་ཤིས་སྒང་། བཅོང་བཞུ་ཚྭ་ཆུ། བྱ་ཀར་ བསམ་གྲུབ་ལྗོངས་མཁར་ མགར་ས མེ་རག་ མོང་སྒར རང་བྱུང་ རི་མཁས། ལྷུན་རྩེ སག་སྟེང་ སྤ་རོ སྤུ་ན་ཁ་ ཧཱ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bhutan?
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
What currency does Bhutan use?
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.), Indian rupee (₹) as its official currency.
What language is spoken in Bhutan?
The official language(s) of Bhutan include Dzongkha.
What is the population of Bhutan?
Bhutan has a population of approximately 784,043 people.
What region is Bhutan in?
Bhutan is located in Asia, specifically in the Southern Asia subregion.
What is the international calling code for Bhutan?
The international dialing code for Bhutan is +975.
What time zones does Bhutan observe?
Bhutan observes the following time zone(s): UTC+06:00.
What is the current time in Bhutan?
The local time in Bhutan is currently --:--. This time applies to the primary time zone.
What is the total area of Bhutan?
Bhutan covers a total area of 38,394 km².
How many states or provinces does Bhutan have?
Bhutan is divided into 30 states or provinces.
What are the public holidays in Bhutan in 2026?
You can view the complete list of public holidays for Bhutan in 2026 on the Holidays 2026 page.
What are the visa requirements for citizens of Bhutan?
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