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Bhutan, Land of Thunder Dragon….what a beautiful name given to this tiny country with such awesome phrase!!! Bhutan is a tiny country in the Himalayas. Bhutan is moderately affected by our these days modernization. You will be delighted to visit this beautiful country which is definitely a feast to the eyes and mind soothing. Explore the dzongs, beauty of Himalayas, eat thukpa, visit various monasteries, learn Buddhism and much more. So, here comes the BHUTAN TRIP WITH DIVAS SOJOURN !!!!!
Day 1 (Bagdogra to Phuentsholing) A flight from your state can be taken till Bagdogra. Direct flight to Paro is quite exorbitant. Then enjoy your road journey to Bhutan-Phuentsholing which is scenic,pretty and adorned by many scenic views. It is around 5 hours drive to Bhutan border from Bagdogra airport. Bhutan’s atmosphere is totally different from that of India’s. Even in night if you reach you can easily see the change. The border town on India side is Jaigaon whereas the border town on Bhutan side is Phuentsholing. Samdrup Jonkhar is another border town which is connected with Assam. But Phuentsholing is used mostly to enter and exit Bhutan via land border. As soon as you cross the border and enter Bhutan, you’ll notice the change in architecture of buildings. In Bhutan it’s mandatory to follow this architecture for all buildings. Almost all the buildings have a photo of King and Queen’s hanged at the top of door. Indians generally don’t need visa to travel Bhutan. They just need Tourist Permit for Thimpu and Paro which are the main attractions of this county.
You shouldn’t get scared of seeing long cluttered queues which are for daily wage workers. A queue for tourist is different from them. Bhutanese officials will cross check your details, take your photos and then ask you to collect your permit after some time. Depending on season and time it takes around 30 minutes to 120 minutes. Meanwhile, you can take a walk to zangto Pelri Lhakang and Dhoti Chhu river which is 15 minutes walk from there. But with DIVAS SOJOURN BHUTAN TRIP you can be assured that these hassles will be taken care of your DIVAS SOJOURN buddy.
The official language is Dzongkha. Nepali is spoken throughout southern Bhutan. Many people will speak and understand English and Hindi.
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Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN). $1 USD is roughly 74 BTN. Bhutan’s unit of currency is called Ngultrum (BTN). A Ngultrum has the same value as the Indian rupee, which is also legal in Bhutan. … INR 100 & 50 Rupee denomination may be used in Bhutan. Indian Rupee denomination note of INR 500, INR 1000 and INR 2000 are not accepted in Bhutan.
All visitors to Bhutan (except those from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives) are required to have a visa. All visitors must also book their travel through a local tour operator. This tour operator will obtain the visa once your trip expenses are paid in full.
Also called the Minimum Daily Package, this is the daily fee, per person, to visit Bhutan. This tariff covers your stay in a 3 star accommodation (4 and 5-star accommodations require an additional fee), all meals, a licensed Bhutanese tour guide, all internal transportation, and camping equipment if you are going trekking. This fee also includes taxes and the Royalty fee of $65. Thankfully Indians don’t need to pay this minimum amount.
The fee is $200 per person, per day for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December. The fee is $250 per person, per day for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November. Children under the age of five are free. Children between 5 and 12 years old receive a 50% discount.
Bhutan is an expensive destination. For travelers on a budget, this destination is hard to swallow. But when you travel to Bhutan with Divas Sojourn your budget is taken care by them.
September through November are the best months to visit Bhutan, with clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and the greatest number of festivals. Springtime, from March through May, are also good, with comfortable temperatures but a small chance of rain. The summer months, June through August, can be hot and this period gets the most rainfall. The winter months, December through February, have clear skies but cold temperatures and has the fewest tourists. Explore Bhutan trip with Divas Sojourn in the month of April.
Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang). Gaze at this Buddhist monastery precariously perched on the side of a mountain hundreds of meters off of the ground. It’s worth the uphill hike to get here and this is your chance to see one of Bhutan’s most popular icons.
Paro.Most people spend at least a little time in this city since it is home to Paro International Airport. This is also your home base for the hike up to the Tiger’s Nest.
Thimphu. Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. There is a lot to do here. Visit the Cheri Monastery, see the Takin Preserve, spin prayer wheels at the Memorial Chorten, or gaze up at Buddha Dordenma, the largest sitting Buddha in the world.
Dochula Pass. The Dochula Pass is a high mountain pass (3,150 meters, 10,330 ft) on the road between Thimpu and Punakha. Get a glimpse of snow-covered Himalayas and walk among the 108 chortens that serve as a memorial to Bhutanese soldiers killed in an uprising in 2003.
Punakha. This city was once the capital of Bhutan. Visitors come here to see the amazing Punakha Dzong sitting on the banks of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu Rivers.
Chimi Lhakhang. This is a Buddhist monastery located near Punakha. Lama Drukpa Kunley, the Divine Madman, is one of Bhutan’s favorite saints, famous for his sexual exploits. His temple is now visited by childless couples searching to increase their fertility. Be blessed by a wooden phallus to ward off evil spirits…a travel experience you won’t soon forget.
See a festival. Bhutan is a country that loves a festival. These are among the most colorful events in the world.
Snowman Trek. This is one of the hardest high-altitude treks in the world. Spend 25 days trekking through the Himalayas of Bhutan, crossing nine passes with altitudes over 4500 meters. Bhutan trip by Divas Sojourn takes care of all your need.