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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: 2026-07-06
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Currency CodeRate
1INCH 0.146425
AAVE 0.000119
ADA 0.055913
AED 0.038546
AFN 0.667321
AGIX 0.134529
AKT 0.016735
ALGO 0.117250
ALL 0.860369
AMD 3.862197
AMP 23.531357
ANG 0.018928
AOA 9.639421
APE 0.074873
APT 0.016783
AR 0.005258
ARB 0.131225
ARS 15.665879
ATOM 0.006638
ATS 0.126329
AUD 0.015152
AVAX 0.001520
AWG 0.018788
AXS 0.010394
AZM 89.215565
AZN 0.017843
BAKE 13.968595
BAM 0.017956
BAT 0.119178
BBD 0.020992
BCH 0.000043
BDT 1.293872
BEF 0.370347
BGN 0.017956
BHD 0.003946
BIF 31.246516
BMD 0.010496
BNB 0.000018
BND 0.013566
BOB 0.072707
BRL 0.054244
BSD 0.010496
BSV 0.000711
BSW 31.359762
BTC 0.000000
BTCB 0.198059
BTG 0.036374
BTT 39,575.842461
BUSD 0.010487
BWP 0.141661
BYN 0.030479
BYR 205.740499
BZD 0.021140
CAD 0.014915
CAKE 0.007248
CDF 24.216707
CELO 0.156227
CFX 0.234603
CHF 0.008443
CHZ 0.581384
CLP 9.668867
CNH 0.071282
CNY 0.071254
COMP 0.000626
COP 35.083033
CRC 4.782865
CRO 0.175599
CRV 0.049098
CSPR 5.404369
CUC 0.010497
CUP 0.278170
CVE 1.012353
CVX 0.008727
CYP 0.005373
CZK 0.222046
DAI 0.010501
DASH 0.000298
DCR 0.000946
DEM 0.017956
DFI 12.633366
DJF 1.869254
DKK 0.068625
DOGE 0.135820
DOP 0.622056
DOT 0.012032
DYDX 0.079477
DZD 1.395898
EEK 0.143647
EGLD 0.003798
EGP 0.515582
ENJ 0.362672
EOS 0.144908
ERN 0.157439
ESP 1.527535
ETB 1.678885
ETC 0.001478
ETH 0.000006
EUR 0.009181
EURC 0.009187
FEI 0.010500
FIL 0.013293
FIM 0.054586
FJD 0.023569
FKP 0.007866
FLOW 0.374531
FLR 1.510010
FRAX 0.010610
FRF 0.060221
FTT 0.044064
GALA 4.581552
GBP 0.007866
GEL 0.027568
GGP 0.007866
GHC 1,192.442526
GHS 0.119244
GIP 0.007866
GMD 0.774017
GMX 0.001771
GNF 92.023650
GNO 0.000100
GRD 3.128314
GRT 0.553218
GT 0.001548
GTQ 0.080116
GUSD 0.010510
GYD 2.196963
HBAR 0.139001
HKD 0.082320
HNL 0.281000
HNT 0.043799
HOT 29.085781
HRK 0.069172
HT 0.292947
HTG 1.373864
HUF 3.246314
ICP 0.004761
IDR 188.848354
IEP 0.007230
ILS 0.031526
IMP 0.007866
IMX 0.075968
INJ 0.002148
INR 1.0000
IQD 13.762226
IRR 14,443.297933
ISK 1.322031
ITL 17.776261
JEP 0.007866
JMD 1.662796
JOD 0.007442
JPY 1.698767
KAS 0.342162
KAVA 0.232629
KCS 0.001454
KDA 1.800815
KES 1.357030
KGS 0.918020
KHR 42.086991
KMF 4.516595
KNC 0.094160
KPW 9.447271
KRW 16.088821
KSM 0.002979
KWD 0.003257
KYD 0.008732
KZT 4.961887
LAK 237.303428
LBP 942.572156
LDO 0.038855
LEO 0.001121
LINK 0.001314
LKR 3.515043
LRC 0.854262
LRD 1.906316
LSL 0.170599
LTC 0.000233
LTL 0.031699
LUF 0.370347
LUNA 0.213728
LUNC 170.957269
LVL 0.006452
LYD 0.067325
MAD 0.098280
MANA 0.150841
MBX 0.417341
MDL 0.184741
MGA 44.539851
MGF 222.699255
MINA 0.221393
MKD 0.565545
MKR 0.000007
MMK 22.034428
MNT 37.618940
MOP 0.084790
MRO 4.191771
MRU 0.419177
MTL 0.003941
MUR 0.493380
MVR 0.162261
MWK 18.206656
MXN 0.183462
MXV 0.020803
MYR 0.042795
MZM 670.339654
MZN 0.670340
NAD 0.170599
NEAR 0.005268
NEO 0.005306
NEXO 0.013644
NFT 39,604.330682
NGN 14.382383
NIO 0.386365
NLG 0.020232
NOK 0.103243
NPR 1.600750
NZD 0.018448
OKB 0.000132
OMR 0.004040
ONE 8.397306
OP 0.097630
ORDI 0.003233
PAB 0.010496
PAXG 0.000003
PEN 0.035742
PEPE 3,848.113847
PGK 0.046175
PHP 0.645636
PI 0.092783
PKR 2.920076
PLN 0.039410
POL 0.142720
PTE 1.840560
PYG 63.842955
QAR 0.038205
QNT 0.000157
QTUM 0.014765
ROL 479.782819
RON 0.047978
RPL 0.005184
RSD 1.076819
RUB 0.808793
RUNE 0.025379
RVN 2.754040
RWF 15.385708
SAND 0.210367
SAR 0.039360
SBD 0.084934
SCR 0.149985
SDD 630.014395
SDG 6.300144
SEK 0.101316
SGD 0.013566
SHIB 2,397.276507
SHP 0.007866
SIT 2.200056
SKK 0.276577
SLE 0.239727
SLL 239.726984
SNX 0.045837
SOL 0.000130
SOS 5.993615
SPL 0.001749
SRD 0.395116
SRG 395.116037
SSP 49.847220
STD 226.595536
STN 0.226596
STX 0.061381
SUI 0.014049
SVC 0.091840
SYP 1.160251
SZL 0.170599
THB 0.348888
THETA 0.074819
TJS 0.097290
TMM 184.161436
TMT 0.036832
TND 0.030941
TOP 0.025277
TRL 491,372.602052
TRX 0.031961
TRY 0.491373
TTD 0.071120
TUSD 0.010518
TVD 0.015152
TWD 0.336818
TWT 0.030532
TZS 27.579253
UAH 0.467758
UGX 38.357613
UNI 0.003321
USD 0.010496
USDC 0.010499
USDD 0.010507
USDP 0.010528
USDT 0.010507
UYU 0.422452
UZS 125.613407
VAL 17.776261
VEB 676,399,479.666346
VED 6.763393
VEF 676,339.259985
VES 6.763393
VET 2.224914
VND 276.045705
VUV 1.261529
WAVES 0.039499
WEMIX 0.040541
WOO 0.886438
WST 0.029030
XAF 6.022126
XAG 0.000170
XAU 0.000003
XAUT 0.000003
XBT 0.000000
XCD 0.028411
XCG 0.018928
XCH 0.006660
XDC 0.373542
XDR 0.007742
XEC 1,975.928176
XEM 24.517987
XLM 0.052575
XMR 0.000032
XOF 6.022126
XPD 0.000008
XPF 1.095546
XPT 0.000006
XRP 0.009169
XTZ 0.042182
YER 2.487471
ZAR 0.170599
ZEC 0.000023
ZIL 3.402473
ZMK 192.593441
ZMW 0.192593
ZWD 3.798484
ZWG 0.281539
ZWL 703.488170

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Indian rupee (INR) ₹
Updated: 2026-07-06
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Currency CodeRate
1INCH 0.146425
AAVE 0.000119
ADA 0.055913
AED 0.038546
AFN 0.667321
AGIX 0.134529
AKT 0.016735
ALGO 0.117250
ALL 0.860369
AMD 3.862197
AMP 23.531357
ANG 0.018928
AOA 9.639421
APE 0.074873
APT 0.016783
AR 0.005258
ARB 0.131225
ARS 15.665879
ATOM 0.006638
ATS 0.126329
AUD 0.015152
AVAX 0.001520
AWG 0.018788
AXS 0.010394
AZM 89.215565
AZN 0.017843
BAKE 13.968595
BAM 0.017956
BAT 0.119178
BBD 0.020992
BCH 0.000043
BDT 1.293872
BEF 0.370347
BGN 0.017956
BHD 0.003946
BIF 31.246516
BMD 0.010496
BNB 0.000018
BND 0.013566
BOB 0.072707
BRL 0.054244
BSD 0.010496
BSV 0.000711
BSW 31.359762
BTC 0.000000
BTCB 0.198059
BTG 0.036374
BTN 1.0000
BTT 39,575.842461
BUSD 0.010487
BWP 0.141661
BYN 0.030479
BYR 205.740499
BZD 0.021140
CAD 0.014915
CAKE 0.007248
CDF 24.216707
CELO 0.156227
CFX 0.234603
CHF 0.008443
CHZ 0.581384
CLP 9.668867
CNH 0.071282
CNY 0.071254
COMP 0.000626
COP 35.083033
CRC 4.782865
CRO 0.175599
CRV 0.049098
CSPR 5.404369
CUC 0.010497
CUP 0.278170
CVE 1.012353
CVX 0.008727
CYP 0.005373
CZK 0.222046
DAI 0.010501
DASH 0.000298
DCR 0.000946
DEM 0.017956
DFI 12.633366
DJF 1.869254
DKK 0.068625
DOGE 0.135820
DOP 0.622056
DOT 0.012032
DYDX 0.079477
DZD 1.395898
EEK 0.143647
EGLD 0.003798
EGP 0.515582
ENJ 0.362672
EOS 0.144908
ERN 0.157439
ESP 1.527535
ETB 1.678885
ETC 0.001478
ETH 0.000006
EUR 0.009181
EURC 0.009187
FEI 0.010500
FIL 0.013293
FIM 0.054586
FJD 0.023569
FKP 0.007866
FLOW 0.374531
FLR 1.510010
FRAX 0.010610
FRF 0.060221
FTT 0.044064
GALA 4.581552
GBP 0.007866
GEL 0.027568
GGP 0.007866
GHC 1,192.442526
GHS 0.119244
GIP 0.007866
GMD 0.774017
GMX 0.001771
GNF 92.023650
GNO 0.000100
GRD 3.128314
GRT 0.553218
GT 0.001548
GTQ 0.080116
GUSD 0.010510
GYD 2.196963
HBAR 0.139001
HKD 0.082320
HNL 0.281000
HNT 0.043799
HOT 29.085781
HRK 0.069172
HT 0.292947
HTG 1.373864
HUF 3.246314
ICP 0.004761
IDR 188.848354
IEP 0.007230
ILS 0.031526
IMP 0.007866
IMX 0.075968
INJ 0.002148
IQD 13.762226
IRR 14,443.297933
ISK 1.322031
ITL 17.776261
JEP 0.007866
JMD 1.662796
JOD 0.007442
JPY 1.698767
KAS 0.342162
KAVA 0.232629
KCS 0.001454
KDA 1.800815
KES 1.357030
KGS 0.918020
KHR 42.086991
KMF 4.516595
KNC 0.094160
KPW 9.447271
KRW 16.088821
KSM 0.002979
KWD 0.003257
KYD 0.008732
KZT 4.961887
LAK 237.303428
LBP 942.572156
LDO 0.038855
LEO 0.001121
LINK 0.001314
LKR 3.515043
LRC 0.854262
LRD 1.906316
LSL 0.170599
LTC 0.000233
LTL 0.031699
LUF 0.370347
LUNA 0.213728
LUNC 170.957269
LVL 0.006452
LYD 0.067325
MAD 0.098280
MANA 0.150841
MBX 0.417341
MDL 0.184741
MGA 44.539851
MGF 222.699255
MINA 0.221393
MKD 0.565545
MKR 0.000007
MMK 22.034428
MNT 37.618940
MOP 0.084790
MRO 4.191771
MRU 0.419177
MTL 0.003941
MUR 0.493380
MVR 0.162261
MWK 18.206656
MXN 0.183462
MXV 0.020803
MYR 0.042795
MZM 670.339654
MZN 0.670340
NAD 0.170599
NEAR 0.005268
NEO 0.005306
NEXO 0.013644
NFT 39,604.330682
NGN 14.382383
NIO 0.386365
NLG 0.020232
NOK 0.103243
NPR 1.600750
NZD 0.018448
OKB 0.000132
OMR 0.004040
ONE 8.397306
OP 0.097630
ORDI 0.003233
PAB 0.010496
PAXG 0.000003
PEN 0.035742
PEPE 3,848.113847
PGK 0.046175
PHP 0.645636
PI 0.092783
PKR 2.920076
PLN 0.039410
POL 0.142720
PTE 1.840560
PYG 63.842955
QAR 0.038205
QNT 0.000157
QTUM 0.014765
ROL 479.782819
RON 0.047978
RPL 0.005184
RSD 1.076819
RUB 0.808793
RUNE 0.025379
RVN 2.754040
RWF 15.385708
SAND 0.210367
SAR 0.039360
SBD 0.084934
SCR 0.149985
SDD 630.014395
SDG 6.300144
SEK 0.101316
SGD 0.013566
SHIB 2,397.276507
SHP 0.007866
SIT 2.200056
SKK 0.276577
SLE 0.239727
SLL 239.726984
SNX 0.045837
SOL 0.000130
SOS 5.993615
SPL 0.001749
SRD 0.395116
SRG 395.116037
SSP 49.847220
STD 226.595536
STN 0.226596
STX 0.061381
SUI 0.014049
SVC 0.091840
SYP 1.160251
SZL 0.170599
THB 0.348888
THETA 0.074819
TJS 0.097290
TMM 184.161436
TMT 0.036832
TND 0.030941
TOP 0.025277
TRL 491,372.602052
TRX 0.031961
TRY 0.491373
TTD 0.071120
TUSD 0.010518
TVD 0.015152
TWD 0.336818
TWT 0.030532
TZS 27.579253
UAH 0.467758
UGX 38.357613
UNI 0.003321
USD 0.010496
USDC 0.010499
USDD 0.010507
USDP 0.010528
USDT 0.010507
UYU 0.422452
UZS 125.613407
VAL 17.776261
VEB 676,399,479.666346
VED 6.763393
VEF 676,339.259985
VES 6.763393
VET 2.224914
VND 276.045705
VUV 1.261529
WAVES 0.039499
WEMIX 0.040541
WOO 0.886438
WST 0.029030
XAF 6.022126
XAG 0.000170
XAU 0.000003
XAUT 0.000003
XBT 0.000000
XCD 0.028411
XCG 0.018928
XCH 0.006660
XDC 0.373542
XDR 0.007742
XEC 1,975.928176
XEM 24.517987
XLM 0.052575
XMR 0.000032
XOF 6.022126
XPD 0.000008
XPF 1.095546
XPT 0.000006
XRP 0.009169
XTZ 0.042182
YER 2.487471
ZAR 0.170599
ZEC 0.000023
ZIL 3.402473
ZMK 192.593441
ZMW 0.192593
ZWD 3.798484
ZWG 0.281539
ZWL 703.488170

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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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