Travel guide to Nepal and Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan is located on the southern slope of the East Himalayas. It borders China on the east, north and west, and India on the south. It is a landlocked country.

The northern mountainous area has a cold climate, the middle valley is mild, and the southern hilly plain has a humid subtropical climate. 74% of the land is covered by forests, of which 26% is designated as protected areas.

"Bhutan" means "the border of Tibet" in Sanskrit. Bhutan is also known as the country of dragons (Bhutanese call themselves "Zhuyu", which means "Dragon"), the country of forests and the country of flowers.

Bhutan attaches great importance to protecting the environment and ecological resources. Only 6,000 foreign tourists are allowed to enter the country every year, and the itinerary must be carefully examined by the Bhutanese government. In recognition of the outstanding contribution of the King and people of Bhutan in the field of environmental protection, the United Nations awarded the first "Guardian of the Earth Award" to King wangchuck of Bhutan and the people of Bhutan.

In Sanskrit, Bhutan means "the border of Tibet" and is also called "the country of Lei Long". The dragon is the totem of this country. The white dragon flying on the totem holds pearls in its claws, and even the name of the only state-owned airline is called "Lei Long Airlines". From the name, we can know that Bhutan's scenery is not far from Tibet, but because it is far away from the hubbub, it is like a paradise and mysterious. The blue sky is deep, the clouds are rolling, the solemn Zongbao overlooks the valley, and the legend of ghosts and gods echoes in the valley. Believers in the forest push lonely prayer tubes, and everyone there smiles at you simply and sincerely. There is no army here, only mutual sincere trust, and everything goes back to the beginning. This is a Buddhist country! In the past, Bhutan has always maintained a detached relationship with the outside world.

Best season: March-June and 9- 10 are the best time to travel to Bhutan. Bhutan, located in the subtropical zone, is located at the southern foot of the Himalayas, with drastic changes in altitude and great climate differences. But the main tourist areas are basically at low altitudes, so Bhutan is suitable for tourism all year round. When you go in different seasons, you can see different natural scenery.

Cultural taboos:

(1) From a religious point of view, Nepal is the only Hindu kingdom in the world, and there are many Hindu temples where pagans are not allowed to enter. After getting permission to enter the temple, you should take off your shoes and any leather products, such as belts and wallets.

(2) Please don't touch any offerings in the temple or believers who go to the shrine. Please visit the temple clockwise.

(3) In Nepal, fire is very sacred, so don't throw rubbish into it.

(4) Like many Southeast Asian countries, in Nepal, "head" is considered very noble and sacred, so don't touch the head of a child.

(5) When greeting in Nepal, you can shake hands with men, but you can only cross your hands with women and say "Namaste".

(6) Nepalese dress conservatively, and women should not wear exposed clothes such as halter tops.

(7) Many tourists like to ride on the beast to take pictures. Although the Nepalese people will not think that you have offended the gods, you should still respect other people's beliefs.

(8) Generally speaking, temples, pagodas and historical sites are allowed to take photos, but it is best to ask the relevant personnel before taking photos and get permission before taking photos.

Climate and clothing:

(1) Generally speaking, the average temperature in Nepal from May to 10 is 18-29 degrees, so it is recommended to wear light-colored clothes. From1/kloc-0 to April of the following year, the average temperature is 4-22 degrees, so it is recommended to wear long-sleeved T-shirts, jackets or thin sweaters.

(2) The temperature in Kathmandu is 20-25 degrees in the daytime and around 10 degrees at night; The temperature in Boccara is 28 degrees in the daytime and about 15 degrees at night. The temperature difference between day and night is quite large, please keep warm.

(3) Please bring your own hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, all of which are indispensable.

(4) When drifting in Nepal, please wear easy-to-dry sweatshirts and sandals.

(5) Please bring your own toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers.