
19 Amazing Facts about Bhutan | All about Bhutan
Some people ask is Bhutan a country? or Bhutan is in which country.
Bhutan is a country that is situated on the Himalayan Mountains between the vast countries of India and China.
Foreigners or tourists were allowed to visit Bhutan after 1974, after that its natural beauty attracted thousands of tourists from every nook and corner of the world.
- Its Capital is : Thimphu
- Bhutan language is : Dzongkha
- Bhutan Script is : Tibetan
- Bhutan population in 2020 is : 771,608 (0.77 million)
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Is Bhutan safe? Of course, it is a safe country with civilized and culture-loving people.
Its population 771,608 (0.77 million). Bhutan population is 0.01% part of the total world population.
Bhutan visa cost depends upon the season. The total cost of a visa for Bhutan is $250 per day during the high tourist season.
The high tourist season is considered from March to May and September to November. You have to pay $200 per day for the low season.
The low season when tourists visit in low amounts is from December to February and June to August.
It is a bundled offer that includes, transportation, accommodation, meals, bottled water, and special entrance fees.
Bhutan visas for Indians, Bangladeshis, and Maldivians are exempted. They are permitted visa-free entry by the countries agreement.
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They can set their own budget for Bhutan hotel, food, and transportation, etc.
It is the only country that has decided to measure national happiness
It has a completely free-of-cost healthcare service for citizens, and you won't find anyone living on the streets.
It sounds amazing, but all of this is true about Bhutan, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
We are going to learn the details of Bhutan. Now, Let's start with the facts of Bhutan one by one.
1. No one is a homeless person in Bhutan
In Bhutan, there is no one living on the streets. If a person loses their house, they just need to go to the king.
He will give them a plot of land where they can build houses to live in and plant an orchard to eat.
2. Free Healthcare
Every Bhutanese resident has the right to free medical care.
The country's Ministry of Health has made it its goal to make it "a nation with the best health".
And they seem to be achieving just that. An individual can choose between conventional and classical medicine as a treatment form, which is completely free !

3. Bhutan is the Last country to start TV and Internet
TV and the Internet were officially banned in Bhutan before 1999. Bhutanese people respect their traditions and unique culture very seriously.
The king also took many measures to protect his people from outside influences.
But it became impossible to live without modern technologies in the 21st Century.
So the king finally lifted the ban. That's why Bhutan was one of the last countries in the world to start using television and the Internet.
4. National Dress Code
Speaking of traditions, we will enhance our info about Bhutan dress. Bhutanese people have to wear traditional clothes in public.
This traditional dress code has existed for over 400 years. Men wore a heavy, knee-length veil, and women wore a long dress known as Kiara.
A color scarf worn over a person's left shoulder may also reveal his or her social status. Ordinary people wear white scarves, while wealthy people and monks dress in yellow.
5. No Smoking
In 2010, Raja (King of Bhutan) enacted a law prohibiting tobacco cultivation, Bhutan and tobacco sales, making Bhutan the first country in the world to ban tobacco altogether.
It is impossible to buy it there, and you cannot smoke in public areas. Tourists lucky enough to gain entry into the country have to pay a heavy fee to bring their smoke with them.
And if they are caught trying to smuggle tobacco, they can expect heavy fines or criminal charges!
6. Ecology is Everything
Bhutan is concerned about ecology and nature for a long. According to local law, at least 60% of the total area of the country should be covered by forest.
At the moment, this number is around 71%, so they are doing fine. This is not really surprising because this is what the locals want.
In the year 2015, the people of Bhutan also set a world record, when they planted 50,000 trees in just one hour! Thanks for this.
It is the only carbon-negative country in the world, meaning that it absorbs more carbon dioxide than it produces. Way to go, Bhutan!
7. They like it Hot
You should also know about Bhutan food. Chili is the most common ingredient in almost every Bhutanese dish.
The Tourism Council's punch-line is that "Bhutanese people will not enjoy food that is not spicy.
The official national dish of the country is called Emma Datshi.
It is a delicious blend of spicy chili and local cheese called Dashi. It is a common staple in most meals and can be replaced by adding potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, or ferns.
And if you really want to mix it, you can use yak cheese! Yes, from a yak!
7. Tourist Obstacles
Remember, Bhutan takes its traditions and unique culture very seriously. This is why they make traveling to their country very difficult and expensive.
You can only visit Bhutan in groups which may consist of 3 or more. (Technically, you can go as a couple or by yourself, but if you do you will have to pay extra).
A government-appointed corporation issues all paperwork and visas.
You must also pay for all costs in advance, including accommodation, hotels, taxes, tour operator and guide services, visas, and insurance, before you can obtain a permit.
You will be accompanied by a tour guide the whole time, and they will only allow you to visit specially selected tour locations.
If you are thinking of booking a trip in advance, make sure that you can save $ 250 per person for each night you want to stay!
8. Bhutan Women, first women are respected in Bhutan
His tradition of inheritance proves that all property and goods like his house, cattle, and land go to the eldest daughter and not to the son.
Men are expected to earn their own fortunes.
10. 100% Organic?
Not quite, but they are well on their way and may get there soon. Importing or using any chemical products is already prohibited.
All they use is grown in the country and is completely natural
11. They keep Food on the Roof.
Bhutanese winters are harsh, so they must take advantage of the warm weather to ensure that they have enough food to get through the winter.
In the fall, it is not uncommon for red chilies to cover rooftops that dry in winter.
Stacks of rice stalks in cone-like structures are also everywhere in the fields.
They don't have enough time to throw the rice straight away, so they keep it like that until they can get it.
Chilli and rice are few that Bhutanese can happily live with all winter long.
12. Only the best and expert pilots are allowed to fly to Bhutan.
This time, it is not a matter of privacy or an attempt to preserve an ancient culture, but a matter of skill and security.
Paro Airport, the only one in the country, is in an imaginary scenic location with breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
Due to the hilly area, Paro Airport is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
So, only the best and expert pilot can fly safely between mountains and land on a 6,500-foot-long (1.980 m) highway from people's homes.
With the strong and heavy winds, it's easy to see why take-off and landing are only permitted during daylight hours.
And there are only eight pilots in the world who are capable of doing so. They transport about 30,000 people per year together. Bhutan Airlines and Druk Air are Bhutan Flights services.
It has flight service from Bangkok, Singapore, Dhaka, Kathmandu including many Indian cities.
13. Rules of Marriage.
If you travel to Bhutan, you may fall in love with the land, but try not to go for a local, otherwise, your heart will break. It is prohibited to marry foreigners.
When two happy Bhutanese people fall in love and get married, the monks recite mantras during the marriage ceremony.
They believe that this tradition helps newlyweds form a tight mental relationship. There is also a Changed ritual, a locally grown decoction to the gods.
After the prasad, the remaining decoction is served and shared by the bride and groom. Once the ritual is performed, the couple becomes a family.
Then, as a rule, the man moves into the woman's house, and only when he earns enough money can they move into a new house.
14. Ministry of Happiness.
In 2008, the Gross National Happiness Committee was formed to take care of the inner peace of the people in Bhutan.
it is the only country in the world that has formed an official ministry of happiness.
They believe that GNH, or Gross National Happiness, is as important to measure as GDP, aka GDP.
In 2015, he conducted a detailed survey of people about how happy they are.
Even the census questionnaire has a column where you can indicate whether you are satisfied with your life or not. Results from 2015.
The survey showed that 91% of the population consider themselves happy, and 43% are deeply or largely happy.
The quality of life in a country is determined by the balance between their financial and mental values.
15. No traffic Signal on the Road.
All road traffics in Bhutan is handled manually. The country's capital Thimphu is the only one in the world that does not have traffic lights at all.
In fact, there are no traffic lights in the entire country.
Traffic police control traffic manually, and the Traffic police officer in their booth on the main road is normally seen.
Tourist feel amazed to see manual traffic control and city's must-see destinations that every tourist look at surprised
16. Gingerbread House.
Bhutanese love to decorate their homes. They make various patterns on birds, animals, and walls, making them look like real-life gingerbread houses.
Their houses are small, 3 storeys. The ground floor is a place to keep animals, the living space is on the second floor, and the third floor is used to keep the grass.
Probably also makes for great insulation!
17. Bhutan House.
Bhutan House is an estate situated in Kalimpong. Kalimpong is a city in West Bengal state, India. This house is proprietary to the Dorji family from Bhutan.
The location is a traditional Bhutanese administrative Dzong. It also served as the administrative center for all of Western Bhutan during the early years of the consolidation of the modern kingdom.
It was a symbol of the good relationship between Bhutan and British India. Now, it is a modern symbol of the relations between Bhutan and India.
It is the house of Queen Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck. She was the grandmother of the current Bhutanese King, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck.
18. Bhutan Festival.
- Thimphu Tsechu Festival
- Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival
- Punakha Drubchen and Tshechu Festival
- Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu Festival
- Matsutake Festival
- Paro Tshechu Festival
- Haa Summer Festival
- Jomolhari Mountain Festival
- Nimalung Festival
- Nomad Festival
- Sakteng Festival
- Ura Yakchoe
- Takin Festival
- Wangduephodrang Tshechu
- The Annual Black-Necked Crane Festival
19. Bhutan University.
Bhutan has only two universities:
1 Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) - established on 2nd June 2003, by a royal decree, is the national university system of Bhutan.
2 Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB).
There are 9 constituent colleges and two affiliated colleges under RUB :
- College of Natural Resources (CNR) in Lobesa, Punakha
- Gaeddu College of Business Studies (GCBS) in Gedu, Chukha
- College of Science and Technology (CST) in Rinchhending, Phuntsholing
- College of Language and Culture Studies (CLCS) in Taktse, Trongsa - It was founded to preserve and promote Dzongkha, the national language of Bhutan.
- Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) in Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar
- Norbuling Rigter College, Paro (affiliated college)
- Paro College of Education (PCE) in Paro[8]
- Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Ngabiphu, Thimphu (affiliated college)
- Sherubtse College in Kanglung, Trashigang
- Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology in Gyalpozhing, Mongar
- Samtse College of Education (SCE) in Samtse
Despite all the restrictions and strict rules, Bhutanese people are very friendly and happy, and the natural beauty of this country is breathtaking.
So if you plan a trip, I can bet it will be an unforgettable trip! If you already completed Bhutan Visit, share your experience with the Bhutan tour.
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