Maldives resort offers plenty of pleasant choices especially if you’re interested in both nature and outdoor activities. That’s why so many people have chosen to holiday in Maldives. In the past decade, the number of visitors has increased tremendously, and tourism has become a big part of the nation’s economy.

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The total roadways in Bhutan are 8,050 km from which 4,991 km are paved and 3,059 km are unpaved. There are two airports in Bhutan from which one is with paved runways and the other is with unpaved runways.

Airlines to Bhutan

Druk Air

Visa Information

Nationals from India and Maldives do not need a visa.
All others will need a visa before arriving.

To obtain a Bhutanese visa, you need the following:

-Bhutan visa application form x 3 copies duly filled
-2 passport-size photographs
-Photocopy of the passport
For private visitors, a sponsorship certificate form must be filled in by the sponsor.
A fee of US $70 a day should be paid directly to the Department of Tourism for private visitors, except for family members.
Visa processing time: 1 month.
When entering Bhutan, you receive a visa for only 2 weeks from Paro airport. Visa extensions can be granted if you stay longer. Except for SNV employees, the visa extension fee of Nu. 510/- for each passport should be paid.

Custom Regulation

Visitors are required to fill up the Custom Form and hand over to concerned authorities on arrival. Following articles are exempted from duty:-

a). Personal affects and articles for day to day use by the visitor

b). 2 litres of alcohol, 400 cigarettes, 150 gms of pipe tobacco

c). Instruments, apparatus or appliances for professional use

d). Photographic equipment, video cameras and other electronic goods for personal use .

The articles mentioned under c) and d) must be declared in Custom Form. If such items disposed off in Bhutan by sale of gift, they are liable for custom duty.

Import and Export of following goods are strictly prohibited:-

a). Arms, ammunitions, explosives and military stores

b). All narcotics and drugs except medically prescribed drugs

c). Wildlife products, especially those of endangered species

d). Antiques

Also visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used items. Custom authorities will not allow any old / used items to be taken out of the country if they have not been certified as non-antiques. Imports of plants, soils etc. are subject to quarantine regulations. These items must be cleared on arrival.

Exchange Rate

Bhutan has a climate that varies in different regions. A tropical climate in southern plains, cool winters and hot summers in central valleys and severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas.

Bhutan’s terrain is mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna. While the lowest point in Drangme Chhu with 7 m, the highest point is Kula Kangri with 7,553 m.

Natural resources in Bhutan include timber, hydropower, gypsum and calcium carbonate.

Agriculture, which is done by three fifth of the work force of the country produce products like rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes, cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry and fish.

Industries in India include textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipments, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery and software. Petroleum products, textile goods, gems and jewelry and other products are exported to other countries including US, UAE, UK and china.

Geographic coordinates: 20° 00 N, 77° 00 E

Land area: 2,973,190 sq km

Total area: 3,287,590 sq km

Population: 1,027,015,248

Government: Federal Republic

President: Pratibha Patil

Prime Minister: Manmohan Singh

Languages: English and Hindi (official), Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanscrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

Capital city: New Delhi

Largest city: Mumbai

Religion: Hindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.1% (2001 census)

Currency: Indian rupee (₨) (INR)

Race: Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3% (2000)

Literacy rate: 61% (2001)

Independence Day: 15^th August (1947)

Republic Day: 26^th January (1950)

Time zone: (UTC +5:30)

Country calling code: +91

Internet TLD: .in

The country has about 96,695 km of roads. Total length of roads is 11,285 km from which 10,721 km are paved and 564 km are unpaved. As many roads are narrow, government has now launched several projects aiming to bolster the economy and the transport system. The plan includes Colombo – Katunayaka Express way, Colombo – Kandy Express way, Colombo – Padeniya Express way and outer circular high way. However still the main roads in Colombo and around the town are in good condition and the roads that are commonly used are upgraded and repaved.

Bus transport which is provided by the state-run Sri Lanka Transport Board known as CTB is the principle mode of public transport in the country. However there are privates and air conditioned buses too.

Cars are very easily available in Sri Lanka for hire. Air conditioned and radio cabs are also available in Colombo. These car rentals services provides with a driver for a day or more tours. Moreover international rent a car companies are also represented in Colombo. This includes AVIS, HERTZ, EUROPE CAR and many more companies.

Sri Lanka’s most of the cities and towns are connected by railways. Sri Lanka Government Railway operates the country’s railway network. The railway which developed during the British colonial period now connects the main cities of Kandy, Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, Gampaha, Negombo, Kurunegala, Avissawella, Kalutara, Polunnaruwa, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Badulla, Gampola, Nawalapitiya, Matele, Vavuniya, Puttalam and Chilaw with capital Colombo.

Planes are also a means of transport in Sri Lanka. The major domestic airport is Ratmalana at Colombo. They have daily scheduled flights to other small airports. There are 14 airports in Sri Lanka (est. 1999). Sea planes from Sri Lankan airlines offer the most convenient way of travelling around the country, which reduces the travelling time. Helicopters are also available for hire. Helicopters can be booked and land anywhere outside restricted areas.

70% of the population of Sri Lanka follows Buddhism making it the major religion of the country, according to traditional Sri Lankan chronicles, Buddhism was introduced into Sri Lanka in the 2^nd century BCE.

Islam was brought to Sri Lanka by Arab traders over the course of many centuries. 8 % of the population of the country follows Islam.

7 % of the population now follows Hinduism. Hinduism was established in Sri Lanka by invaders and migrants from southern India.

Christianity is followed around 6 % of the population. Christianity was introduced by European colonists in the 16^th century.

In north-east monsoon, it rains to northern and eastern regions from December to January, while in south-west monsoon it rains from May to July to the western, southern and central regions of the country. January is known as the coolest month and more cold in mountain regions.

Although, Sri Lanka is a tropical and hot country, the mountain regions are quite cool with an average temperature of 16 ºC.

Geographic coordinates: 7°00′N, 81°00′E

Land area: 24,996 sq mi (64,740 sq km)

Total area: 25,332 sq mi (65,610 sq km)

Population: 20,926,315 (2007)

Government: Democratic Socialist Republic

President: Mahinda Rajapaksa (2005)

Prime Minister: Ratnasiri Wickremanayake (2005)

Languages: Sinhala 74% (official and national), Tamil 18% (national), other 8%; English is commonly used in government and spoken competently by about 10%

Capital and the largest city: Colombo

Other large cities: Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Moratuwa, Kandy

Religion: Buddhist 70%, Islam 8%, Hindu 7%, Christian 6% (2001)

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)

Race: Sinhalese 73.8%, Sri Lankan Moors 7.2%, Indian Tamil 4.6%, Sri Lankan Tamil 3.9%, other 0.5%, unspecified 10% (2001)

Literacy rate: 92% (2003)

Independence Day: 4^th February (1948)

Republic Day: 22^nd March (1972)

Time zone: (UTC +5:30)

Country calling code: +94

Internet TLD: .lk