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- Bumthang
Bumthang
The scenic valley of Bumthang is the most inhabited region in
the district known as 'Little Switzerland', with the town of Jakar
at its centre. More a cluster of villages than a real town, Jakar
has a few points of interest that include the
Jakar Dzong(Fortress of the White Bird), Wangdicholing
Palace, and half a dozen monasteries. Jakar also hosts a number of
colourful festivals between July and December. Visitors to Bumthang
Valley (also known as Choekhor Valley), will want to try Red Panda
wheat beer, which is brewed locally and is the only beer made in
Bhutan.
Information & Facts
Language
Dzongkha is the official language, and various Tibetan
dialects are spoken. English has recently become the language of
instruction in schools but is only spoken fluently by guides and
tourist industry professionals.
Money
The local currency is the Ngultrumbut subdivided into 100
Chetrums. The currency is pegged to the Indian rupee on scale of
1:1. The Ngultrumbut was only introduced in 1974 before which the
country had no currency, relying on a system of bartering to
acquire goods. US Dollars and Travellers Cheques can be exchanged
at banks and large hotels. Visa and Mastercard are not widely
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +6 hours.