About Bhutan: Bhutanese currency is the Ngultrum (abbrev. Nu.) which, is divided into 100 Cheltrum. Bank notes come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 ngultrum. One Ngultrum is equivalent to one Indian Rupees.

It is hard to generalize about Bhutan's weather since the mountain climate varies enormously from region to another. It varies with the altitude and can also reach extremes of heat and cold within the 24 hours at any given altitude. Southern Bhutan is tropical, with monsoon season. The East is warmer than the West. The central valleys of Punakha, Wangdi Phodrang, Mongar, Trashigang and Lhuntshi enjoy a semi tropical climate with very cool winters, whereas Haa, Paro, Thimphu, Trongsa, Bumthang and Phobjikha have a much harsher climate, including occasional snowfalls in winter. The north of the country is inhabited up to 5,00 meters (16,400 feet) in summer. The climate there is rough, with monsoon rains in summer and heavy snowfalls in winter that block the passes leading into the central valleys. In this valleys, where most tourist activities are concentrated, the winters (mid-November to mid-March) are dry, with daytime temperatures of 16-18 degree Celsius (60-65 degree F) if the sun is shining.

Bhutan's electricity is 220V 50HZ.

You should plan to bring all your own photographic equipment, including film and batteries. You can find film for prints and slides in Thimphu. There is no way to get a camera repaired in Bhutan. Video cameras are permitted but 16 mm movie cameras are not, the later being considered professional equipment and subject to duty.

The Bhutan Government issues visas to all tourists on arrival in the Kingdom. Passport details should be forwarded to the tour operator in advance, which will be handle by them and visa clearance will be send to you. You will not be permitted to board the plane for Bhutan unless visa clearance has come from Thimphu. The visa costs US$ 20 and must be paid in cash on arrival at the Paro airport or by land at Phuntsholing.

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