Time Zone |
Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, is located in the eastern Himalayas at an altitude of 2,320 meters and is the political, economic and cultural center of Bhutan. The city is a blend of tradition and modernity, with a Tibetan style of architecture with religious overtones, and the iconic Tashichoe Dzong, once a royal residence, is now used as a government office. Thimphu retains a strong sense of Bhutanese culture, with national monuments, a traditional textile museum and the annual Tshechu festival, which showcases Buddhist rituals and folk dances. The city is surrounded by forests and is known for its "Happiness Index", with tourism and agriculture as the main industries, making it an ideal place to experience Bhutan's "Gross National Happiness" philosophy.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.