Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Tips to travel to Bhutan

Travel to Bhutan with licensed Tour operator through which you will be able to get the best of what you expect. Never always go for cheaper tariff as you may not be able to get the best of the facilities. Out of what you pay to the tour operator, USD 65 non negotiable goes to government royal daily. Whatever the remaining amount is spent for your hotel, meals, guide fees, transportation and other necessary fees. Therefore, think before you choose to go with those offering cheap tours to Bhutan.

Carry enough cash as Credit Card facilities is available only in some selected handicrafts.
Indians who are visiting to Bhutan should take note that Indian currency denomination of 500 and 1000 is not accepted. So do not carry those.
Bhutan is a mountainous and roads are narrow with unending curves. So carry necessary tablets should you have travelling sickness in the car.
Carry warm cloths if you are travelling to Bhutan in between September to March.
You are not allowed to take pictures when inside the temples and dzongs other than taking at the courtyard.
Smoking is prohibited and do not smoke in public place, bar, discotheque. Infact smoking is totally ban and you could face imprisonment of 3 years or more if you are found carrying tobacco products without valid custom duty reciept.

Travelling to Bhutan is otherwise adventurous and safe. You will feel as in heaven once you are in Bhutan. Welcome to Bhutan.


Saturday, March 26, 2011

Tips to visit Bhutan


If you are trying to visit Bhutan and have made your mind to visit this tiny Himalayan Kingdom, then first thing you should have to do is to contact with the local inbound tour operator in Bhutan like Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures by visiting the website http://www.mysteriousbhutan.com and then go to the contact form and fill up the form which will then be redirected to the owner of the Company’s mail account. You can then enquire of any tour or trekking program you wish to do while in Bhutan.  They have several programs of you to choose from.
After having got all the information, you can set the date and month of your interest to visit the country.
If you are in small group it is always good to insist to provide you SUVs for your inland transportation because these are more comfortable considering the road conditions of Bhutan. It is because Bhutan has narrow and unending winding frequently taking you to the mountain top, through the thick forests and into the uncompromising cliffs and gorges and  to the narrow valleys.
However in many cases visitors in big group are seen always travelling in 12-16 seater coaches.
You can then make the total fund remittance to your tour agency through the bank wiring because no other form of payment can be made.  Then your Visa would be sent to you through email and the actual Visa is stamped when you step on to Bhutan. Now you are ready to fly to Bhutan from anywhere but you must keep in mind that only the Druk Air brings you to Bhutan and no other international flight is available from any other country. Therefore, you must make sure that you book the ticket either through online booking system or get help your travel agent book for you. But the ticket is issued only after your Visa is approved. You may go to http://www.drukair.gov.bt  to see the flight schedule.
One thing you must keep in mind is always carry enough cash when you visit Bhutan because credit card and international debit card is not available in the country. You might be able to buy goods from some handicrafts using your reputed credit card but in very few instances.
You are safe in Bhutan and you do not have to worry about your security because you are well taken care by your travel agent. You will enjoy and have the peace of mind while in Bhutan. Therefore, you are welcome to Bhutan to see this miraculous country nestled in the eastern Himalayas bordering China in the north and India to the South.  May you have your travel to Bhutan a memorable?
Tashi Delek

Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures

Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures

Wednesday, January 5, 2011