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Bhutan Travel Guide
Getting to Bhutan
Bhutan is well connected to the outside world through Druk Air (Royal Bhutanese Airlines) the national carrier which is the only airline operating flights in and out of the kingdom. The country's only Airport is situated at Paro.
Best seasons
Spring and autumn are considered to be the Peak seasons. Spring starts from April through June and autumn from September through November. Many festivals are held in these periods. It is best time for visitors to take advantages of pleasant climate and the festivals. Tourism infrastructure is limited in Bhutan.
So, in the peak seasons all tourists’ facilities are fully booked. Off season would be better if you wish to be in less crowded.
Bhutan Accommodation
Traditional hotels, cottages and guest houses approved by the Department of Tourism are usually comfortable with hot and cold running water, electricity and sometimes room telephones through International calls may be via reception. There are a few luxury hotels but these do not come cheap. Accommodation is booked by tour Operators. Expect a surcharge on the basic rate for upmarket resorts and be aware that at festival time, hotels are booked long in advance so you may need to be flexible. Tourists incorporating a trek in their itinerary may camp.
Bhutan Food
Traditional Bhutanese cuisine is very rich and renowned for the plentiful use of chilies. The most popular dish, Emadatsi, is comprised of chilies (used as a vegetable) in a cheese sauce, is considered the national dish. Meat dishes, mainly pork, beef and yak, are lavishly spiced with chilies, and it is common to see bright red peppers drying on rooftops in the sun. Hotels and restaurants generally serve Indian, Chinese, Continental and Bhutanese food. Pork fat is popular in the wilds because of its high-energy content. Chang, a local beer, and Ara, a spirit distilled from rice, maize, wheat or barley, are also common and widely favored. Doma or betel nut is offered as a customary gesture of greeting.
Bhutan Culture
The Bhutanese culture is one of the oldest, most carefully guarded and well preserved cultures in the world. For the people of Bhutan realize that other than their centuries old culture and revered values, there is little else that is exclusive to their small and less developed country. In a bid to prevent their ancient customs from being influenced by the West, the Bhutanese government has made it mandatory for all Bhutanese to wear only their national dress in public.
Bhutan language
Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan. Other widely spoken languages are Nepali, Bumthap, Sharchop and Hindi. English is understood and spoken by majority of people in major towns.
Bhutan Time
Bhutan time is 6 hours ahead of GMT, 30 minutes ahead of India, 1 hour behind Thailand and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal. There is only one time zone throughout the country.
Bhutan shopping
The most popular tourist purchases are traditional Bhutanese arts and handicrafts produced by skilled artisans; these are generally of a high quality, and including Buddhist paintings and statues, textiles, jewelry and wooden bowls and carvings.
Bhutan official Holidays
Government and most other offices work five days a week. Saturday and Sunday is the official weekly holiday when most of the shops are closed.
Bhutan restriction (Smoking)
Bhutan is the only country in the world to totally ban the import and sale of all tobacco products. You can bring in a reasonable amount of cigarettes for personal consumption, but you will be charged an import duty of 100%. Smoking is banned in all public places including restaurants and bars.
Bhutan Communications
All major towns have basic communication facilities, including post, telephone, fax and telegraph. Television and internet (dial up) were introduced in 1999, and can be accessed in major western centers.
Bhutan Photography
Tourism is newly arrival business in Bhutan and has not yet made any negative impact in the country. People get excited to pose for pictures, especially when asked by a tourist. But if you want to get close up shots of people, you should ask first. No photography is allowed inside temples and Dzong.
Bhutan is well connected to the outside world through Druk Air (Royal Bhutanese Airlines) the national carrier which is the only airline operating flights in and out of the kingdom. The country's only Airport is situated at Paro.
Best seasons
Spring and autumn are considered to be the Peak seasons. Spring starts from April through June and autumn from September through November. Many festivals are held in these periods. It is best time for visitors to take advantages of pleasant climate and the festivals. Tourism infrastructure is limited in Bhutan.
So, in the peak seasons all tourists’ facilities are fully booked. Off season would be better if you wish to be in less crowded.
Bhutan Accommodation
Traditional hotels, cottages and guest houses approved by the Department of Tourism are usually comfortable with hot and cold running water, electricity and sometimes room telephones through International calls may be via reception. There are a few luxury hotels but these do not come cheap. Accommodation is booked by tour Operators. Expect a surcharge on the basic rate for upmarket resorts and be aware that at festival time, hotels are booked long in advance so you may need to be flexible. Tourists incorporating a trek in their itinerary may camp.
Bhutan Food
Traditional Bhutanese cuisine is very rich and renowned for the plentiful use of chilies. The most popular dish, Emadatsi, is comprised of chilies (used as a vegetable) in a cheese sauce, is considered the national dish. Meat dishes, mainly pork, beef and yak, are lavishly spiced with chilies, and it is common to see bright red peppers drying on rooftops in the sun. Hotels and restaurants generally serve Indian, Chinese, Continental and Bhutanese food. Pork fat is popular in the wilds because of its high-energy content. Chang, a local beer, and Ara, a spirit distilled from rice, maize, wheat or barley, are also common and widely favored. Doma or betel nut is offered as a customary gesture of greeting.
Bhutan Culture
The Bhutanese culture is one of the oldest, most carefully guarded and well preserved cultures in the world. For the people of Bhutan realize that other than their centuries old culture and revered values, there is little else that is exclusive to their small and less developed country. In a bid to prevent their ancient customs from being influenced by the West, the Bhutanese government has made it mandatory for all Bhutanese to wear only their national dress in public.
Bhutan language
Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan. Other widely spoken languages are Nepali, Bumthap, Sharchop and Hindi. English is understood and spoken by majority of people in major towns.
Bhutan Time
Bhutan time is 6 hours ahead of GMT, 30 minutes ahead of India, 1 hour behind Thailand and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal. There is only one time zone throughout the country.
Bhutan shopping
The most popular tourist purchases are traditional Bhutanese arts and handicrafts produced by skilled artisans; these are generally of a high quality, and including Buddhist paintings and statues, textiles, jewelry and wooden bowls and carvings.
Bhutan official Holidays
Government and most other offices work five days a week. Saturday and Sunday is the official weekly holiday when most of the shops are closed.
Bhutan restriction (Smoking)
Bhutan is the only country in the world to totally ban the import and sale of all tobacco products. You can bring in a reasonable amount of cigarettes for personal consumption, but you will be charged an import duty of 100%. Smoking is banned in all public places including restaurants and bars.
Bhutan Communications
All major towns have basic communication facilities, including post, telephone, fax and telegraph. Television and internet (dial up) were introduced in 1999, and can be accessed in major western centers.
Bhutan Photography
Tourism is newly arrival business in Bhutan and has not yet made any negative impact in the country. People get excited to pose for pictures, especially when asked by a tourist. But if you want to get close up shots of people, you should ask first. No photography is allowed inside temples and Dzong.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
Telephone: +97716203605
Cell: +977-9841557394 (Man)
Email: info@nepaltrekeverest.com
URL:www.nepaltigeradventure.com
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