Bhutan Travel Guide & Advice - Best Local Experiences & Expert Tips! Bhutan Travel Guide & Advice - Best Local Experiences & Expert Tips!

Bhutan

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Overview

In Bhutan you have to book through a tour company and there is a $200 a day tourist tax. Most people come for Tiger’s Nest Monastery and the old fortresses in each valley. Hikers hit the trails in spring or fall. The landing at Paro airport will wake you up. After trekking, locals suggest trying a hot stone bath. The new Buddha statue looks over the capital, Thimphu.

Bhutan – Quick Facts

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Languages

Dzongkha

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Continent

Asia

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Population

787,000.00

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Capital City

Thimphu

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Best Time to Visit

March to May, September to November

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Drinkable Tap Water

No

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Religion

Buddhism

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Plug Type

C, D, G

Safety

Overall Safety

8.0/10

Solo Female Travel

8.0/10

LGBTQ Safety

4.0/10

Travel Advisory

Level 1 – Generally safe, Exercise normal precautions

Generally safe with low crime rates

Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing

Budget

Currency

Nu. – Ngultrum

Cost of Living

$$$$$

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