GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
You will live in shared apartments on the Royal Thimphu College campus. Students will also participate in an overnight homestay coordinated by Royal Thimphu College.
UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners, and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.
Meals
All meals are included with your accommodations. Meals will be in the dining hall at Royal Thimphu College.
Excursions & Activities
Past programs excursions and activities have included:
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Tango Monastery
- Dochula
- Phobjikha Valley
- Punakha
Get to Know Your Destination
Lonely Planet says, "Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments."
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (equivalent to the Indian Rupee)
Language Spoken: English and Dzongkha
Weather and Climate: Bhutan Weather
- Royal Thimphu College
- New York Times Coverage - Bhutan
- Visit Bhutan
- CIA World Factbook Bhutan
- Daily Bhutan
Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible. However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
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