Wangdue Phodrang
in Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag, Bhutan
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Paro Airport (30 mi) -
Cooch Behar Airport (84 mi) - Rupsi India Airport (93 mi)
- Bagdogra Airport (111 mi)
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Lalmonirhat Airport (114 mi) -
Bhadrapur Airport (129 mi) - Saidpur Airport (134 mi)
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Lhasa Gonggar Airport (139 mi)
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Unesco heritage, 87 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 27.486 and 89.899 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 27° 29' 10" and E 89° 53' 56"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Ngultrum - BTN
- Spoken languages:
- Dzongkha
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 04:37 PM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
- UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:27 am and 6:29 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe - References
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Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Bhutan.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bhutan. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23
Delve into Wangdue Phodrang
Wangdue Phodrang in Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag with it's 7,507 habitants is located in Bhutan about 16 mi (or 25 km) east of Thimphu, the country's capital town.
Current time in Wangdue Phodrang is now 04:37 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Thimphu with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Wangdue Phodrang. The closest airport in Bhutan is Paro Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in India at a distance of 87 mi (or 140 km).
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Punakha, Lungtenzampa, Thimphu, Daga and Gasa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F
| Morning Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Night Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 26% |
| Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 25% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Wednesday, 24th of April 2024
17°C (63 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Thursday, 25th of April 2024
20°C (67 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 26th of April 2024
22°C (71 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
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BHUTAN FESTIVAL : Wangdi Phodrang Tsechu : 2008
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Bhutan - Punakha Valley, path leading to the Temple of the Divine Madman
Punakha Dzong
Entering Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and ancient capital of Bhutan.
River Rafting in Bhutan - Rivers Pho Chu (father) & Mo Chu (mother)
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Monastery Prayer Wheels
Monastery Visit.
White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Wangdü Phodrang, Du Phodrang, Wangdiphodrang, Wangdue Phodrang, Wangdu Phodrang
