🇧🇹Bhutan
Asia· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Thimphu
Population
798,000
Currency
Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN Nu.)
Languages
Dzongkha, Nepali, English
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+975
Timezone
Asia/Thimphu
Area
38,394 km²
Government
Constitutional monarchy
National day
17 December - National Day of Bhutan
Internet domain
.bt
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About
Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom landlocked between India and China, renowned for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy. It maintains over 60% forest cover and prioritizes sustainable development. The economy is driven by hydropower, tourism, and agriculture.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(low)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(low)
- Negligible risk, follow official advice
Transport
- Drive carefully, prefer organized transportation
Natural risks(Moderate risks of earthquakes, landslides, and floods during monsoon)
- Check the weather, avoid risky areas during the rainy season
Health(Basic healthcare system, good hospitals in Thimphu)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Drink only bottled water
Practical tips
- Respect Buddhist culture and modest clothing
- SDF permit required for treks
- Avoid taking photos of military sites
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
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Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
unsafe
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Bhutan
All teams name
Point de vue panoramique
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Harsh Suthar
Point de vue panoramique
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Harsh Suthar
Point de vue panoramique
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Prateek Katyal
Point de vue panoramique
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Harsh Suthar
Monument emblématique
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Soonam Wooeser
Monument emblématique
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Prateek Katyal
Monument emblématique
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Akshay Nayak
Monument emblématique
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Anil Sharma
Monument emblématique
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Soonam Wooeser
Site UNESCO
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Pema Gyamtsho
Parc national
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Soonam Wooeser
Centre historique
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Thinho 7
Sommet montagneux
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李 玄萌
Sommet montagneux
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Mars You
Sommet montagneux
Bhutan
Yanni Shams
Sommet montagneux
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Pema Gyamtsho
Architecture traditionnelle
Bhutan
Manjari Singh
Architecture traditionnelle
Bhutan
Setu Chhaya
Architecture traditionnelle
Bhutan
Harsh Suthar
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