Bhutan is a small part of Indian Subcontinent and is better known as a kingdom, pampered by mighty Himalayan Ranges. The nature has left no stone unturned in enhancing the charisma of this place with enthralling mountains and valleys and the natural beauty is well-complimented by the rich culture and architecture practiced by Bhutanese. The place is also an infamous home for Buddhist monasteries and it also facilitates holiday-lovers with unforgettable experience of adventure sports.
Attractions:
1. Bumthang: If you want to experience the spiritual values of Buddhism, there is no better place than Bumthang on our vacation packages. The place contains a number of ancient temples and palaces, each having a different tale to tell. Wangdichholing Palace, Jambey Lhakang Temple and Kurjey Lhakang Cave are most significant places to visit here. Not to forget, there are many dzongs located in this area, the largest being at Jakar.
2. Trongsa: It is one of the most charismatic towns of Bhutan, known for its royal linkups. Our travel packages cover the ancient Dzong located here. It is known as the royal fortress from which, various kings ruled the kingdom. The place is also known for its beautiful wooden slatted houses and a number of temples.
3. Thimphu: Apart from being the national capital, Thimphu is also known for attractions like Tashichho Dzong, Wang Chhu River and many establishments. The capital is also neared by religious monasteries like Phajoding Monastery and Cheri Monastery. The Telegraph Hill and the National Library are amongst other attractions of this place.
Climate: Though, Bhutan is small in size, but one can find an interesting variation in climatic conditions existing in various regions of the country. While it has tropical climate in southern plains, the northern region is extremely cold. And you can enjoy temperate climate in the central region. Also, it is a country receiving huge rainfall during monsoons.
Most suitable time for visiting: One can visit Bhutan during any month of the year, except from months between December and February, as these moths experience extremely cold weather conditions. We, however provide our discount vacation packages throughout the year.
Landing and taking off: The holiday package that you choose generally takes care of the flight details. Paro is the only airport located in the country and can only be visited by national carrier, called Druk Air. You can first land at Kathmandu, the capital of neighboring country Nepal, from where you can embark the flight to Bhutan.
Internal Transportation: Local bus service can take you from one region of the country to another. Also, you can reserve a mini-bus service with the help of your travel agency. You can also find taxis, though in prominent regions only. For a mountainous road, you can use a pony or walk on foot. But if you choose from our range of inclusive travel packages, you can leave all your traveling woes to us.
Communication: While in Bhutan, you can use internet and international telephonic connectivity services to communicate with rest of the world.
Currency: Ngultrum is the national currency of Bhutan. Apart from this, Indian Rupee also circulates in the region. American Express and Visa cards are accepted, along with traveler cheques.
Time: Bhutan lies in the standard time zone, which is 6 hours ahead of GMT.
Heath Information: An evidence of yellow fever vaccination is required to be produced by travelers visiting Bhutan. It is appropriate to get yourself medically checked up by medical expert. Also, you have to ensure that you have no heart disease or lung disease, so that you can travel on high altitude offered by the country.