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Bhutan |
Capital:The capital city of Bhutan is Thimpu
Official Language: The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha. However in some areas Tibetan and Nepali are also spoken.
Currency: The currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum
Bhutan is a south Asian country which is landlocked between India and People's Republic of China. It is a mountainous country and its full name is Kingdom of Bhutan. The country covers an area of 47,000 square km with a population of 672,425. The economy of Bhutan is based on animal husbandry, agriculture and forestry. Bhutan is a significant exporter of hydro electricity. The largest and the most important city of Bhutan is Thimpu. It is considered to be one of the isolated countries of the world and has been a monarchy since 1907. The climate of this country changes with the altitude.
Major Cities
Some of the major cities of Bhutan are:
· Thimpu
· Punakha
· Paro
· Phuntsholing
· Samdrup Jongkhar
· Geylegphug
· Trashigang
Tourist Attractions
Majority of the population of Bhutan resides in Paro and this city has good number of hotels and tourist facilities compared to the other regions. The valleys of Paro are exotic and are worth visiting.
The Drudyal Dzong was built in 1647 and is the victorious fortresses. Unfortunately it caught fire years back, but the ruins are still an attractive place to visit.
The Taktsang Monastery is a temple clinging to a granite cliff which is 800m above the valley of Paro. The name of the temple means a tiger's den.
Rinpung Dzong is another fortresses constructed on the heap of jewels. It comprises of the Paro monastic school and the office of the civil administration.
The Ta Dzong is castle shaped and was built in 1651. The Bhutan's National Museum is located here comprising of a collection of art and relics.
Accommodation
Some of the top hotels in Thimpu are:
· Jumolhari Hotel - is a four star hotel with an accommodation of 26 rooms.
· Dewachen Hotel - is a three star hotel.
· Druk Hotel - is also a three star hotel with an accommodation of 53 rooms.
Some of the hotels in Paro are:
· Hotel Amankora - is a four star hotel.
· Hotel Uma Paro - is also a four star hotel with an accommodation of 29 rooms.
· Kichu Resort - is a three star hotel.
Some of the hotels in the region of Bumthang are:
· Swiss Guest House - is a four star hotel.
· Kaila Choenzem Guest House - is a three star hotel.
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