Super Detailed Tips for Bhutan Tourism(2)

Credit cards can be used to withdraw cash in Bhutan only at a few ATMs in Thimphu, but the fees are expensive. Credit cards are accepted at some handicraft stores. If you plan to shop, it is still recommended to bring more cash.

Services, facilities, hotels, food:

Bhutan tourism services standardized management strict, the achievements of the tourism industry in Bhutan, where the real tourists are God's sense of service. 250 U.S. dollars to collect the end of the arrival in Bhutan will not have any other name charges, or consumption traps, unless the tourists themselves take the initiative to go to buy souvenirs.

Many people think that traveling to Bhutan is a self-abuse tour, in fact, it is very corrupt. First of all, there is no free travel, out of the airport to follow the guide, food, housing and transportation are someone to worry about, just rest assured that play is good. Then the tourism industry in Bhutan is very developed, the hotel conditions are good, sleeping bags and other things simply can not be used.

Western and central Bhutan hotel facilities are very good, eastern Bhutan because of the more backward, equivalent to the level of guest houses. Most of the tourists are traveling for 7 to 10 days, which is western and central, and don't have to worry about the hotels. All the hotels are very clean with hot showers, hair dryers, satellite TV.

It needs to be re-emphasized that during the peak season, especially a big domestic holiday like November, which is again one of the biggest festivals in Bhutan. Booking in advance can ensure that the airfare and higher class hotel. Otherwise, the travel agency can not book a higher grade hotel, the same payment of 250 U.S. dollars can only be a little closer to the hotel. Of course, if you like the countryside, you can also ask the travel agency to help you find a clean farmhouse to stay a night to experience.

The $250 hotel is basically a standard room in a three- to four-star hotel in China, and tourists can also add a hundred dollars or so to go up to a villa or deluxe room. Uma Uma Hotel, Taj Taj Trashi Hotel and Amanda Kora Hotel in Amman are luxury hotels that are not included in this standard, and if you want to stay in these luxury hotels for a night or two, you need to add extra money. Uma hotel prices depending on the type of room from more than 300 U.S. dollars to more than 1,000 U.S. dollars (more than 1,000 U.S. dollars, that is, Tony Leung and Carina Lau married to stay in the villa room type), Taj Hotel from more than 400 U.S. dollars to 1,000 U.S. dollars. The Amman Hotel is around $1,400 per night.

The Uma Hotel has only one in Paro, the Taj Hotel has one in Thimphu, and the Amman has five in Bhutan, in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gantey, and Bumthang.

The food in Bhutan is very different from the Nepalese and Indian food, and is closer to the Chinese food. Bhutanese people love cheese, especially vegetables cooked with cheese, which is very different from the Chinese custom. In addition, the Bhutanese people are crazy about chili peppers, all meals have chili peppers. Those who love to eat spicy food can challenge the Bhutanese for their ability to eat spicy food, and the Bhutanese will be very pleased to beat the tourists in eating spicy food. Tourists eat three meals a day, mainly buffet, breakfast bread and eggs. Lunch and dinner usually consist of four or five dishes, both meat and vegetarian, with rice as the main course. Bhutanese diet is relatively simple, if the meal is careful people, you can bring some snacks, squash or soup packets.

Time to travel:

August is the monsoon season, continuous heavy rain will wash away the road, not suitable for travel. June, July is the rainy season, but the weather will be intermittently sunny. January, February winter, colder (you can refer to the weather in Lijiang in the winter), but fewer tourists, you can still consider traveling.

The best time to visit is from March to May, when the Bhutanese spring is in full bloom with peach blossoms and alpine azaleas. There are also September to November, especially October to November, which is the fall season in Bhutan with high skies and sunshine. However, care should be taken to avoid the 11th holiday, there are too many tourists and a lot of pressure on the infrastructure, especially airfare and hotels. If the holiday is flexible, it is recommended to consider time to travel between mid-October and the end of December.

Bhutan has a lot of Buddhist festivals every year, because they are all festivals in the Tibetan calendar (usually in February, March, September, October and November in the Tibetan calendar). If you are interested in attending, it is best to check with your travel agent in advance about the festival dates. The most important festival is Paro Chai Chol, usually in early April. There are also the Punakha and Thimphu festivals, usually in early October. So early April and early October are also the most popular seasons for tourism in Bhutan, so be sure to make arrangements in advance if you plan to travel during these two time periods.

Bhutan is located on the southern side of the Himalayas and has a mild and humid climate. However, because of the slightly higher altitude (averaging around 1,500 to 2,000 meters), it can be slightly cooler at night, especially in Bumthang, the central part of the country, so it's best to bring a down jacket or a thicker fleece jacket when you go to Bhutan from November to March. It also rains a lot in Bhutan, so an umbrella or raincoat is necessary.

Recommended Itinerary:

Regular Bhutan tours are concentrated in the western and central parts of the country, starting from Paro, home to Bhutan's only international airport.

7 Days Itinerary:

D1. Arrive Paro

D2. Paro ? Thimphu

D3. Thimphu Thimphu

D4. Thimphu Thimphu -- Punakha Punakha

D5. Punakha Punakha ? Thimphu

D6. Thimphu ? Paro

D7. Homeward journey

The 7-day itinerary is quite rushed and basically a walk in the park. If you are not worried about taking a vacation, a 10 day `trip is still recommended. Because the 10 days trip takes you to Bumthang Bumthang (Jakar) which is the most beautiful place in Bhutan.

10 days itinerary:

D1. arrive Paro Paro

D2. Paro Paro - Thimphu Thimphu

D3. Thimphu Thimphu

D4 Thimphu Thimphu - Punakha Punakha

D5. Punakha Punakha - Trongsa

D6 Trongsa -- Bumthang (Jakar)

D7 Bumthang

D8 Bumthang -- Dochula (where you can see the snow-covered mountains that divide Tibet from Bhutan)

D9 Dochula -- Dhotshula (where you can see the snowy mountains that divide Tibet from Bhutan)

D9 Dhotshula -- Dhotshula (the snowy mountains that divide Bhutan)

D9 Thimphu -- Punakha

p> D9. Dochula -- Paro

D10.Homeward journey

If one visit to Bhutan is not enough, it is recommended to walk around the eastern part of the country, which is more pristine and simple. My itinerary is as follows:

D1. Arrive Samdrup Jongkhar

D2. Samdrup Jongkhar ? Trashigang, Zashigang

D3. Trashigang, Zashigang

D4. Trashigang, Zashigang ? Trashiyangtse, Zhashiyangtse -- Trashigang, Zhashigang

D5. Trashigang -- Mongar -- Lhuntse

D6. Lhuntse to experience Bhutanese village life

D7. Lhuntse to experience Bhutanese village life

D8. Lhuntse Experience Bhutanese Country Life

D9. Lhuntse -- Mongar

D10. Mongar -- Ura -- Bumthang (Jakar) The road is very beautiful and a bit thrilling.

D11.Bumthang

D12.Bumthang -- Mongar

D13.Mongar -- Samdrup Jongkhar

D14.Samdrup Jongkhar -- Guwahati ? Delhi

Previously all transportation within Bhutan had to be done by road, taking days to travel from the west to the east. Late last year, flights were launched from Paro Paro to Bumthang Bumthang in central Bhutan and Trashigang Trashigang in eastern Bhutan. This way, apart from entering from Guwahati, India, you can also fly directly from Paro in western Bhutan, saving you the hassle of traveling on the road. But the flights are only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

In addition, Bhutan is also a good trekking paradise, there are a variety of routes of varying difficulty (from 2000 meters to 5000 meters, the difficulty varies), you can consult the travel agency.

The most famous trekking route in Bhutan is the Yeti route, which takes nearly a month to complete and crosses more than a dozen passes of 4,000 to 5,000 meters on the way. This route is one of the most challenging treks in the world because of its high altitude and long route, and the number of people who have completed this trek is much less than the number of people who have climbed Mount Everest.

From Paro to Thimphu there is a trekking route called Duke, which can be organized as a 3, 5 or even 10 day trek depending on the stamina and time of the tourists. The campsite of this route is about 3,000 to 4,000 meters above sea level and is considered a moderate trekking route.

Safety and First Aid: Bhutan is a relatively safe place to visit, even for single female travelers. However, it is still recommended to keep your personal belongings safe, carry your valuables with you, and do not leave them in the hotel or car.

Medical care in Bhutan is free for all, and used to be free for tourists, but since last year it has been charged at a cost of a few tens of dollars. Medical conditions in Bhutan are relatively poor, it is recommended to travel with regular medicines (anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, cold and fever medicines, diarrhea medicine, etc.) or personal medicine.

Postal communication and internet:

You can mail letters or postcards from all over Bhutan to China. DHL is also available in Bhutan and is not expensive.

China Mobile's cell phone has no signal in Bhutan, Unicom can receive calls, and 3G Internet access is available in some major towns at a cost of about RMB 10 per megabyte.

The hotels in the west and center of the country basically have WiFi, and tourists have WiFi access. There are also internet cafes in all the towns.

Taboos and precautions:

1) Smoking is banned throughout Bhutan. If tourists bring cigarettes, they need to pay a tax, they can only bring a maximum of one cigarette, and they are not allowed to smoke in public ****ing places (addicts can take this opportunity to quit smoking).

2) Most of the plugs in Bhutan are Indian (Indian and British are two different things, don't get confused), it is best to prepare for the international conversion plug. Occasionally there will be Chinese style.

3) Bhutanese families generally do not have chairs, often sitting on the ground. Because the Bhutanese believe that the feet are unclean things, so they sit cross-legged. It is very rude to sit with your legs outstretched and your feet exposed. Please be careful when visiting Bhutanese homes.

4) Remember to take off your hat when entering the temple. Consult your guide beforehand before taking photos.

5) Dzong (Dzong) is the seat of the government office, do not allow tourists to wear sleeveless shirts and shorts to enter, so it is best to spare long-sleeved collar to visit the dzong.

6) Bhutan is a conservative country, girls are wearing long skirts. Female tourists had better not to wear mini-skirt halter dress and other strong clothing, or the turnover rate will be very high.

7) If you are satisfied with your guide's service, you can give him/her a tip to recognize his/her work. Usually it starts from 50 USD, depending on how satisfied the tourists are with the service.

8) Lastly, Bhutan always takes care to protect the environment of its country. As a tourist, please respect the Bhutanese nationals and the country, do not litter, pick trees and flowers, etc., to be a good civilized and cultivated guests. ;