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Bhutan Festival Calendar 2002 |
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Festival
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Place
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Date
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Trongsa
Tsechu |
Trongsa
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January
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Lhuntse
Tsechu |
Lhuntse
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January
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Punakha
Dromche |
Punakha
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Feb
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Chorten
Kora |
Trashigang
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Feb - March
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Gom Kora Tsechu
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Trashigang
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March
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Chhukha Tsehu
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Chhukha
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March
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Paro Tsechu
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Paro
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March
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Paro Tsechu
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Paro
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March
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Thongdrel
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March
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Ura Tsechu
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Bumthang
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April
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Kurjey
Tsechu |
Bumthang
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July
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Thimphu Tsechu
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Thimpu
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October
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Wangduephodrang
Tsechu |
Wangdi
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October
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Tamshingphala
Choepa |
Bumthang
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October
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Tangbi
Mani |
Bumthang
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October
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Jambay
Lhakhang Drup |
Bumthang
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November
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Jakar
Tsechu |
Bumthang
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November
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Mongar Tsechu
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Mongar |
December
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Trashigang
Tsechu |
Trashigang |
December
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VISA
Visa for Bhutan
must be processed at least a month in advance. 2 passport size photographs
& passport copies must be submitted through your travel agent to concerned
authorities in Bhutan. Actual visa will only be issued upon arrival in
Bhutan on payment of USD 20 visa fee.
SEASON
There are
4 distinct seasons similar in their divisions to those of Western Europe.
The Monsoon occurs between June & August when the temperature is normally
between 46-69 degree Fahrenheit. Temperatures drop dramatically with increases
in altitude. Days are usually very pleasant with clear skies & sunshine.
Nights are cold & require woollen clothing, particularly in winter.
The best time
of the year to visit Bhutan is September to December & again March
to mid June. During this period rainfall is at a minimum & temperatures
are conducive to active days of sightseeing.
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