Old and Young alike instinctively turns prayer wheels at every passing,Fingers grumplinig over Mala beads
All travel in Bhutan is organized on a pre-planned and pre-paid basis and must be arranged through a local travel company. Associate Bhutan Adventures, handles the whole booking process on behalf of our guests, including flights, Bhutan Visa, Accommodation, Transport, Guide, Sightseeing etc.
Good health facilities are available in major towns. However, it is advisable to drink only bottled water while in rural Bhutan. For trekkers, it is most important to acclimatize to higher altitude
Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum (Nu.) It is at par with the Indian rupee which is widely accepted in the country.In encashment of foreign currency or traveler's cheques, using the services of banks or authorized moneychangers is recommended for a better deal and reliability.
Credit Cards payments by Master, Visa and American Express are accepted in most places including Hotels and handicrafts stores.
Bhutanese dishes are rich, with spicy chili and cheese flavours. Hotels offer a choice of Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and Japanese dishes, as well as some continental ones. Other food will also be made available to accommodate your preferences if given advanced notice.
Bhutan is known across the world for its excellent production of beverages and drinks. Alcohol is widely available at reasonable prices. In rural areas you can get home brewed ara. Imported beverages are also served at hotels. Bottled mineral water is available throughout the country.
We advice you to use private Transport for convenience and comfort but we will not discourage in using public transport if you are a free traveler on a budget
During the peak tourist seasons of March - May and September - November, the daily tariff costs US$250 per day. For the non-peak season of December - February and June - August, the daily tariff is US$200 per day. If you want to travel to Bhutan but have a tight(er) budget, plan your trip during the off-peak months.
You can avail services and facilities while in Bhutan at banks like BoB, BNB, Druk PNB and T-Bank. SMS and Internet banking facilities are also available. ATM facilities are available now in Bhutan. Traveler’s Cheques may be easily withdrawn and exchanged for local currency.
The Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan has initiated a travel and medical plan solely for our visitors. Travel insurance can be provided through your Bhutanese tour operator or international partner. You may also visit the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan website at www.ricb.com.bt for more information.
There are numerous festivals occurring throughout the year in Bhutan, though the popular ones such as the Paro and Thimphu Tshechu happen during the high tourist season. Festivals in Bhutan usually showcase colourful dances in elaborate costumes, with Bhutanese in attendance dressed to their best and unsurprisingly, tend to be huge tourist draws. Apart from religious festivals, there are a range of other festivals catering to other interests, such as the Rhododendron Festival, Black Necked Crane Festival, Royal Highlander Festival, Ura Matsusake Mushroom Festival and Haa Summer Festival, to name a few. If you're looking for a more intimate experience, consider going for a lesser known festival. *Friendly tip* These tend to provide better photo taking opportunities. Check our festival calendar for 2018
