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Bhutan General Information

Language:Dzongkha, English is widely spoken
Electricity:220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:975
Driving:Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit required
Currency:Ngultrum (BTN 1 = 100 Chetrum)
Business/Social Hints:Many customs and traditions regulate business and social life. Before visiting Bhutan relevant travel guides should be read. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays:2010
14 Feb - 15 Feb Losar, 20 Feb Traditional Day of Offering, 21 Feb Birth Anniversary of Fifth Druk Gyalpo, 23 Apr Zhabdrung Kuchoe, 2 May Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo, 27 May Lord Buddha`s Parinivana, 21 Jun Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, 15 Jul First Sermon of Lord Buddha, 13 Sep Thimphu Drubchen, 17 Sep - 19 Sep Thimphu Tshechu, 17 Oct Dashain, 1 Nov The coronation of Druk Gyalpo, 11 Nov - 13 Nov Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo,
17 Dec National Day.

The Buddhist festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is not possible to forecast the date of their occurrence. Please contact local authorities for the latest dates. Dates of smaller festivals are liable to change at short notice
Emergency Services:Police: 113. Fire: 110. Ambulance: 112
Clothing:Light clothes with warmer wear for evenings in lowland areas. Thermals for trips into high mountains