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
except for a few scattered settlements in the high
valleys. The Great Himalayas radiate southward into
central Bhutan, creating the Middle Himalayan zone.
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.
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.
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.
