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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: 2026-10-07
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Currency CodeRate
1INCH 0.104261
AAVE 0.000059
ADA 0.040429
AED 0.038043
AFN 0.668014
AKT 0.014306
ALGO 0.086815
ALL 0.846868
AMD 3.748846
AMP 17.578719
ANG 0.018654
AOA 9.501939
APE 0.068848
APT 0.013502
AR 0.002413
ARB 0.055731
ARS 15.748353
ATOM 0.006077
ATS 0.126921
AUD 0.014864
AVAX 0.000935
AWG 0.018542
AXS 0.008558
AZM 88.050229
AZN 0.017610
BAKE 43.717518
BAM 0.018040
BAT 0.098302
BBD 0.020718
BCH 0.000034
BDT 1.273453
BEF 0.372084
BGN 0.018040
BHD 0.003895
BIF 31.111458
BMD 0.010359
BNB 0.000013
BND 0.013252
BOB 0.124201
BRL 0.051618
BSD 0.010359
BSV 0.000541
BSW 25.548336
BTC 0.000000
BTCB 0.152312
BTG 0.016176
BTT 28,346.999464
BUSD 0.010362
BWP 0.142400
BYN 0.031813
BYR 203.072064
BZD 0.020846
CAD 0.014735
CAKE 0.004487
CDF 23.944474
CELO 0.106682
CFX 0.199918
CHF 0.008635
CHZ 0.651622
CLP 10.087804
CNH 0.069456
CNY 0.069460
COMP 0.000449
COP 33.534832
CRC 4.733201
CRO 0.160852
CRV 0.029438
CSPR 4.194374
CUC 0.010361
CUP 0.248533
CVE 1.017099
CVX 0.004862
CYP 0.005398
CZK 0.225132
DAI 0.010362
DASH 0.000193
DCR 0.000579
DEM 0.018040
DFI 12.907563
DJF 1.844051
DKK 0.068946
DOGE 0.115003
DOP 0.624184
DOT 0.009231
DYDX 0.077727
DZD 1.394765
EEK 0.144320
EGLD 0.002497
EGP 0.541927
ENJ 0.334002
EOS 0.103953
ERN 0.155383
ESP 1.534697
ETB 1.668734
ETC 0.001222
ETH 0.000004
EUR 0.009224
EURC 0.009224
FEI 0.010401
FIL 0.009525
FIM 0.054842
FJD 0.023304
FKP 0.007819
FLOW 0.328342
FLR 1.446308
FRAX 0.010449
FRF 0.060504
FTT 0.042058
GALA 4.476652
GBP 0.007819
GEL 0.026862
GGP 0.007819
GHC 1,218.936503
GHS 0.121894
GIP 0.007819
GMD 0.768646
GMX 0.001235
GNF 91.210878
GNO 0.000087
GRD 3.142981
GRT 0.374518
GT 0.000934
GTQ 0.079079
GUSD 0.010380
GYD 2.166185
HBAR 0.107800
HKD 0.081295
HNL 0.278062
HNT 0.020561
HOT 23.997235
HRK 0.069496
HT 0.283939
HTG 1.355775
HUF 3.372648
ICP 0.003238
IDR 185.285397
IEP 0.007264
ILS 0.031617
IMP 0.007819
IMX 0.059052
INJ 0.001375
INR 1.0000
IQD 13.572468
IRR 17,946.493629
ISK 1.265836
ITL 17.859602
JEP 0.007819
JMD 1.644837
JOD 0.007344
JPY 1.641251
KAS 0.250124
KAVA 0.155278
KCS 0.001352
KDA 1.145907
KES 1.345674
KGS 0.905965
KHR 41.960059
KLAY 0.268796
KMF 4.537770
KNC 0.074372
KPW 9.324741
KRW 13.866576
KSM 0.002137
KWD 0.003208
KYD 0.008608
KZT 4.669430
LAK 232.516133
LBP 929.616292
LDO 0.023839
LEO 0.001166
LINK 0.000761
LKR 3.424468
LRC 1.048679
LRD 1.770425
LSL 0.171841
LTC 0.000154
LTL 0.031848
LUF 0.372084
LUNA 0.218841
LUNC 204.152918
LVL 0.006482
LYD 0.066555
MAD 0.103259
MANA 0.100877
MBX 0.356614
MDL 0.184674
MGA 45.825354
MGF 229.126772
MINA 0.099941
MKD 0.567029
MKR 0.000005
MMK 21.749585
MNT 37.258745
MOP 0.083734
MRO 4.145126
MRU 0.414513
MTL 0.003960
MUR 0.490691
MVR 0.160124
MWK 17.951785
MXN 0.186687
MXV 0.021122
MYR 0.042335
MZM 661.587295
MZN 0.661587
NAD 0.171841
NEAR 0.002086
NEO 0.004308
NEXO 0.012315
NFT 43,803.170105
NGN 13.735091
NIO 0.380946
NLG 0.020326
NOK 0.099126
NPR 1.600750
NZD 0.018483
OKB 0.000077
OMR 0.003987
ONE 0.073642
OP 0.085236
ORDI 0.002424
PAB 0.010359
PAXG 0.000003
PEN 0.035655
PEPE 2,523.428208
PGK 0.046903
PHP 0.649952
PI 0.123878
PKR 2.868426
PLN 0.040350
POL 0.100279
PTE 1.849189
PYG 60.652799
QAR 0.037706
QNT 0.000041
QTUM 0.011151
ROL 493.397676
RON 0.049340
RPL 0.005731
RSD 1.083096
RUB 0.878099
RUNE 0.014149
RVN 4.631864
RWF 15.286889
SAND 0.138781
SAR 0.038846
SBD 0.083581
SCR 0.148627
SDD 621.718107
SDG 6.217181
SEK 0.103827
SGD 0.013252
SHIB 1,869.316245
SHP 0.007819
SIT 2.210371
SKK 0.277874
SLE 0.255614
SLL 255.614161
SNX 0.042640
SOL 0.000088
SOS 5.911291
SPL 0.001726
SRD 0.390165
SRG 390.165483
SSP 59.579087
STD 227.446815
STN 0.227447
STX 0.025959
SUI 0.009116
SVC 0.090640
SYP 134.711379
SZL 0.171841
THB 0.348908
THETA 0.047116
TJS 0.095500
TMM 181.084635
TMT 0.036217
TND 0.031027
TOP 0.024948
TRL 509,590.167933
TRX 0.031146
TRY 0.509590
TTD 0.070217
TUSD 0.010367
TVD 0.014864
TWD 0.330113
TWT 0.018758
TZS 27.427809
UAH 0.464533
UGX 41.890333
UNI 0.001275
USD 0.010359
USDC 0.010362
USDD 0.010362
USDP 0.010427
USDT 0.010363
UYU 0.417826
UZS 121.959975
VAL 17.859602
VEB 901,635,753.313098
VED 9.016358
VEF 901,635.753313
VES 9.016358
VET 1.258704
VND 269.445737
VUV 1.244362
WAVES 0.036970
WEMIX 0.054152
WOO 0.806498
WST 0.028805
XAF 6.050360
XAG 0.000171
XAU 0.000003
XAUT 0.000003
XBT 0.000000
XCD 0.028043
XCG 0.018654
XCH 0.006847
XDC 0.307932
XDR 0.007647
XEC 1,348.405670
XEM 18.176090
XLM 0.050245
XMR 0.000019
XOF 6.050360
XPD 0.000009
XPF 1.100682
XPT 0.000006
XRP 0.007059
XTZ 0.033016
YER 2.447159
ZAR 0.171841
ZEC 0.000008
ZIL 3.073594
ZMK 205.618795
ZMW 0.205619
ZWD 3.748868
ZWG 0.277247
ZWL 692.762572

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Indian rupee (INR) ₹
Updated: 2026-10-07
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Currency CodeRate
1INCH 0.104261
AAVE 0.000059
ADA 0.040429
AED 0.038043
AFN 0.668014
AKT 0.014306
ALGO 0.086815
ALL 0.846868
AMD 3.748846
AMP 17.578719
ANG 0.018654
AOA 9.501939
APE 0.068848
APT 0.013502
AR 0.002413
ARB 0.055731
ARS 15.748353
ATOM 0.006077
ATS 0.126921
AUD 0.014864
AVAX 0.000935
AWG 0.018542
AXS 0.008558
AZM 88.050229
AZN 0.017610
BAKE 43.717518
BAM 0.018040
BAT 0.098302
BBD 0.020718
BCH 0.000034
BDT 1.273453
BEF 0.372084
BGN 0.018040
BHD 0.003895
BIF 31.111458
BMD 0.010359
BNB 0.000013
BND 0.013252
BOB 0.124201
BRL 0.051618
BSD 0.010359
BSV 0.000541
BSW 25.548336
BTC 0.000000
BTCB 0.152312
BTG 0.016176
BTN 1.0000
BTT 28,346.999464
BUSD 0.010362
BWP 0.142400
BYN 0.031813
BYR 203.072064
BZD 0.020846
CAD 0.014735
CAKE 0.004487
CDF 23.944474
CELO 0.106682
CFX 0.199918
CHF 0.008635
CHZ 0.651622
CLP 10.087804
CNH 0.069456
CNY 0.069460
COMP 0.000449
COP 33.534832
CRC 4.733201
CRO 0.160852
CRV 0.029438
CSPR 4.194374
CUC 0.010361
CUP 0.248533
CVE 1.017099
CVX 0.004862
CYP 0.005398
CZK 0.225132
DAI 0.010362
DASH 0.000193
DCR 0.000579
DEM 0.018040
DFI 12.907563
DJF 1.844051
DKK 0.068946
DOGE 0.115003
DOP 0.624184
DOT 0.009231
DYDX 0.077727
DZD 1.394765
EEK 0.144320
EGLD 0.002497
EGP 0.541927
ENJ 0.334002
EOS 0.103953
ERN 0.155383
ESP 1.534697
ETB 1.668734
ETC 0.001222
ETH 0.000004
EUR 0.009224
EURC 0.009224
FEI 0.010401
FIL 0.009525
FIM 0.054842
FJD 0.023304
FKP 0.007819
FLOW 0.328342
FLR 1.446308
FRAX 0.010449
FRF 0.060504
FTT 0.042058
GALA 4.476652
GBP 0.007819
GEL 0.026862
GGP 0.007819
GHC 1,218.936503
GHS 0.121894
GIP 0.007819
GMD 0.768646
GMX 0.001235
GNF 91.210878
GNO 0.000087
GRD 3.142981
GRT 0.374518
GT 0.000934
GTQ 0.079079
GUSD 0.010380
GYD 2.166185
HBAR 0.107800
HKD 0.081295
HNL 0.278062
HNT 0.020561
HOT 23.997235
HRK 0.069496
HT 0.283939
HTG 1.355775
HUF 3.372648
ICP 0.003238
IDR 185.285397
IEP 0.007264
ILS 0.031617
IMP 0.007819
IMX 0.059052
INJ 0.001375
IQD 13.572468
IRR 17,946.493629
ISK 1.265836
ITL 17.859602
JEP 0.007819
JMD 1.644837
JOD 0.007344
JPY 1.641251
KAS 0.250124
KAVA 0.155278
KCS 0.001352
KDA 1.145907
KES 1.345674
KGS 0.905965
KHR 41.960059
KLAY 0.268796
KMF 4.537770
KNC 0.074372
KPW 9.324741
KRW 13.866576
KSM 0.002137
KWD 0.003208
KYD 0.008608
KZT 4.669430
LAK 232.516133
LBP 929.616292
LDO 0.023839
LEO 0.001166
LINK 0.000761
LKR 3.424468
LRC 1.048679
LRD 1.770425
LSL 0.171841
LTC 0.000154
LTL 0.031848
LUF 0.372084
LUNA 0.218841
LUNC 204.152918
LVL 0.006482
LYD 0.066555
MAD 0.103259
MANA 0.100877
MBX 0.356614
MDL 0.184674
MGA 45.825354
MGF 229.126772
MINA 0.099941
MKD 0.567029
MKR 0.000005
MMK 21.749585
MNT 37.258745
MOP 0.083734
MRO 4.145126
MRU 0.414513
MTL 0.003960
MUR 0.490691
MVR 0.160124
MWK 17.951785
MXN 0.186687
MXV 0.021122
MYR 0.042335
MZM 661.587295
MZN 0.661587
NAD 0.171841
NEAR 0.002086
NEO 0.004308
NEXO 0.012315
NFT 43,803.170105
NGN 13.735091
NIO 0.380946
NLG 0.020326
NOK 0.099126
NPR 1.600750
NZD 0.018483
OKB 0.000077
OMR 0.003987
ONE 0.073642
OP 0.085236
ORDI 0.002424
PAB 0.010359
PAXG 0.000003
PEN 0.035655
PEPE 2,523.428208
PGK 0.046903
PHP 0.649952
PI 0.123878
PKR 2.868426
PLN 0.040350
POL 0.100279
PTE 1.849189
PYG 60.652799
QAR 0.037706
QNT 0.000041
QTUM 0.011151
ROL 493.397676
RON 0.049340
RPL 0.005731
RSD 1.083096
RUB 0.878099
RUNE 0.014149
RVN 4.631864
RWF 15.286889
SAND 0.138781
SAR 0.038846
SBD 0.083581
SCR 0.148627
SDD 621.718107
SDG 6.217181
SEK 0.103827
SGD 0.013252
SHIB 1,869.316245
SHP 0.007819
SIT 2.210371
SKK 0.277874
SLE 0.255614
SLL 255.614161
SNX 0.042640
SOL 0.000088
SOS 5.911291
SPL 0.001726
SRD 0.390165
SRG 390.165483
SSP 59.579087
STD 227.446815
STN 0.227447
STX 0.025959
SUI 0.009116
SVC 0.090640
SYP 134.711379
SZL 0.171841
THB 0.348908
THETA 0.047116
TJS 0.095500
TMM 181.084635
TMT 0.036217
TND 0.031027
TOP 0.024948
TRL 509,590.167933
TRX 0.031146
TRY 0.509590
TTD 0.070217
TUSD 0.010367
TVD 0.014864
TWD 0.330113
TWT 0.018758
TZS 27.427809
UAH 0.464533
UGX 41.890333
UNI 0.001275
USD 0.010359
USDC 0.010362
USDD 0.010362
USDP 0.010427
USDT 0.010363
UYU 0.417826
UZS 121.959975
VAL 17.859602
VEB 901,635,753.313098
VED 9.016358
VEF 901,635.753313
VES 9.016358
VET 1.258704
VND 269.445737
VUV 1.244362
WAVES 0.036970
WEMIX 0.054152
WOO 0.806498
WST 0.028805
XAF 6.050360
XAG 0.000171
XAU 0.000003
XAUT 0.000003
XBT 0.000000
XCD 0.028043
XCG 0.018654
XCH 0.006847
XDC 0.307932
XDR 0.007647
XEC 1,348.405670
XEM 18.176090
XLM 0.050245
XMR 0.000019
XOF 6.050360
XPD 0.000009
XPF 1.100682
XPT 0.000006
XRP 0.007059
XTZ 0.033016
YER 2.447159
ZAR 0.171841
ZEC 0.000008
ZIL 3.073594
ZMK 205.618795
ZMW 0.205619
ZWD 3.748868
ZWG 0.277247
ZWL 692.762572

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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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