Secluded and isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years, the kingdom is a small land-locked country with an area of 18,000 sq miles nestles in the heart of Himalayas. To the north lies Tibet, behind a thrust of magnificent snow peaks, to the south midst dense tropical forests that smoother the Himalayan foot-hills, it merges India; to the west is the erstwhile kingdom, now state of Sikkim, and to the east the Indian territory of Arunachal Pradesh.

Entry is affected by Air and overland route. There are 2 flights Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu on every __________ all foreign national other than Indian nationals in groups of 1-3 pas or more may visit Bhutan. Applications for Visa should be made at least three weeks in advance. For Visa processing following details to be forwarded at the time of booking.

1. Full name (exactly as in passport)
2. Date and place of issue.
3. Date of expiry.
4. Nationality
5. Occupation
6. Date of birth
7. Passport number

Visa fee U$ 20 per person will have to be paid on arrival. Two passport size photographs are required.

Weather conditions are ideal for visiting Bhutan in all seasons except winter, which runs from December through February. Summer temperatures in Thimphu ranges from about 80C (460) to 200 C (680 F).

Temperatures in the south are tropical with high monsoon rainfall. Rainfall in the higher central region is not so heavy. The days are clear and warm with cool nights.

During most of the year light woolens and cottons are sufficient for day-wear, with warmer attire necessary in the evenings. Heavy woolen clothing is required during winter months.

The crime rate is currently extremely low, making Bhutan one of the safer places in the world. It is rare to feel insecure within the kingdom.

All major towns have basic communication facilities, including post, telephone, fax and telegraph. Television and Internet were introduced in 1999, and can be accessed from most towns and cities.