General Information
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 worldwide 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'
Newspaper
Kuensel, Bhutan Observer and The
Bhutan Times are the local newspapers 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
Detail Temperature Chart…..
Distance
Distances and Driving Time between
places of tourist interest
All mode of transport within 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
