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Geography Of Bhutan
Bhutan is a landlocked country. It is about
47,000 kilometres - roughly the size of
Switzerland. It is located between Tibet in
the north, Indian states of West Bengal and
Assam in the south, and Arunachal Pradesh in
the east.
Bhutan has three major land regions. The
Great Himalayan region in the north rises
more than 4300 m (14,000 ft) along the
Tibetan border. This area is uninhabited
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scattered settlements in
the high valleys. The Great Himalayas
radiate southward into central Bhutan,
creating the Middle Himalayan zone. |
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Climate Of
Bhutan
Bhutan enjoys four seasons each having its
advantages and disadvantages to the visitor. The
southern plains close to the Indian border are
warmer and more tropical than higher central
valleys. Spring is perhaps the most beautiful
time of the year when the fierce cold that
characterizes the winter months tends to subside
towards the end of February with beautiful
Rhododendron blooming with spectacular flaming
red, pink and white colors. Summer months in the
southern region are generally hot whereas in
other parts of the country it is warm and
pleasant with average maximum temperatures not
exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at
around 10-15 degrees Celsius. The annual monsoon
from the Bay of Bengal is also experienced
around the country between June and September. |
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Flora & Fauna
Of Bhutan
Bhutan enjoys four seasons each having its
advantages and disadvantages to the visitor. The
southern plains close to the Indian border are
warmer and more tropical than higher central
valleys. Spring is perhaps the most beautiful
time of the year when the fierce cold that
characterizes the winter months tends to subside
towards the end of February with beautiful
Rhododendron blooming with spectacular flaming
red, pink and white colors. Summer months in the
southern region are generally hot whereas in
other parts of the country it is warm and
pleasant with average maximum temperatures not
exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at
around 10-15 degrees Celsius. The annual monsoon
from the Bay of Bengal is also experienced
around the country between June and September.
The autumn months from September to November
bring shorter days and cooler evenings. The days
are crisp with clear skies. Views over the
Himalayas are usually the best during September
to March. Beginning December the weather takes
on its winter coat where days remain crisp and
the nights turn cold. The southern region
however being much lower have a more temperate
climate and considerably warmer winters. |
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