Bhutan is
best known to the world today as the last Shangrila. The few visitors who make
the rare journey into this extraordinary kingdom will discover that there is no
other destination like this land of pure and exotic mysticism. In this country
known as Druk Yul, or the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon', the fortunate visitor
will find a rare combination of harmony and accord, amidst a landscape of
incredible natural beauty
The Royal Government of Bhutan recognizes that tourism is
a world-wide phenomenon and an important means of achieving socioeconomic
development particularly for developing countries like Bhutan. It also
recognizes that tourism, in affording the opportunity to travel, can help in
promoting understanding among peoples and building closer ties of friendship
based on appreciation and respect for different cultures and lifestyles
Towards achieving this objective, the Royal Government,
since inception of tourism in the year 1974, has adopted a very cautious
approach to growth and development of the tourism.. The Bhutanese tourism
industry is based on principle of sustainability that is 'tourism must be
environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable
and economically viable'
News Paper
Kuensel, Bhutan Observer and The Bhutan Times are the
local news papers published in English. Kuensel is also published in local
language Dzongkha and Nepali
Radio and TV
Bhutan Broadcasting Service has programme in Dzongkha,
English and Nepali. Television started in year 2000 and various channels are
now available for the viewers such as BBC, CNN,
Discovery, Star TV, ESPN etc
Language
'Dzongkha', one of the Tibetan families of languages is
Bhutan's national language. English is commonly spoken in main towns and also
it is the medium of education in schools throughout the country
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Distance
Distances and Driving Time between places of tourist
interest
All mode of transport with in Bhutan is by road and there
are no domestic airlines and trains. The motor-able roads are well maintained
and connect most of the places. However the mountainous terrain and winding
road restrict the average driving speed of vehicle to about 35 KM per hour.
Temperature
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE: - (In Degree Celsius)
Source: Meteorology Unit, Department of Power, Ministry of Trade and Industries, Thimphu, Telephone: 00975-2-323703
Source: Meteorology Unit, Department of Power, Ministry of Trade and Industries, Thimphu, Telephone: 00975-2-323703
