Bhutan

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Bhutan

Officially name: The Kingdom of Bhutan

Capital: Thimphu

Official language: Dzongkha

Government: Constitutional democratic monarchy

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Bhutan (Losar)

New Year in Bhutan is one of the major festivals of the country. Like its neighbor, India Bhutanese people also welcome New Year with open hands. The English New year and the local New Year are celebrated with equal grandeur.

SHORT INFORMATION

Bhutan Currency

Bhutanese currency is Ngultrum (Nu.) and is officially pegged to the Indian Rupee. Also Indian Rupee is acceptable all over Bhutan except Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes.