Ultra-detailed Introduction to Tourism in Bhutan (2)

Credit cards can only be withdrawn at several ATMs in Thimphu in Bhutan, but the handling fee is expensive. Credit cards can be used in some handicraft shops. If you plan to go shopping, it is still recommended to bring more cash.

Services, facilities, hotels, and catering:

Bhutan's tourism services are standardized and strictly managed, which has made Bhutan's tourism industry truly realize the service consciousness that tourists are God. After $25 is collected, there will be no other charges or consumption traps in Bhutan unless tourists take the initiative to buy souvenirs.

Many people think that traveling to Bhutan is masochistic, but it is actually very corrupt. First of all, there is no free travel. When you leave the airport, follow the guide. Everyone has to worry about food, shelter and transportation. Just have fun. Then Bhutan's tourism industry is very developed, the hotel conditions are good, and sleeping bags are not needed at all.

Hotel facilities in western and central Bhutan are very good, while in eastern Bhutan, due to its backwardness, it is equivalent to the guest house level. Most tourists are on a 7-to 1-day trip, that is, in the west and the middle, so don't worry about the hotel. All hotels are very clean, with hot showers, hair dryers and satellite TV.

It needs to be emphasized once again that during the peak season, especially during the National Day holiday, it is one of the biggest festivals in Bhutan. Booking in advance can ensure air tickets and high-grade hotels. Otherwise, the travel agency can't book a higher-grade hotel, and it will only be a little worse if it pays 25 dollars. Of course, if you like country life, you can also ask the travel agency to help you find a clean farmhouse to live in for one night.

A hotel with $25 is basically the standard room for three to four-star hotels in China. Visitors can also upgrade to a villa or luxury room with about $1. Luxury hotels such as Uma Hotel, Taj Trashi Hotel and Amanda Kora Hotel in Amman are not included in this standard. If you want to stay in these luxury hotels for one or two nights, you need extra money. The price of Uma Hotel ranges from more than 3 US dollars to more than 1, US dollars according to different room types (more than 1, US dollars is the villa room where Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau got married), and the Taj Hotel ranges from more than 4 US dollars to 1, US dollars. Amman Hotel is about $1,4 per night.

There is only one Uma Hotel in Paro, one Taj Hotel in Thimphu and five Amman hotels in Bhutan, which are located in Paro, Thimphu, Punaka Punakha, Gantey and Bumthang.

The food in Bhutan is quite different from that in Nepal and India, and closer to Chinese food. It's just that Bhutanese like cheese very much, especially cooking vegetables with cheese, which is quite different from the habit of China people. In addition, Bhutanese people are crazy about peppers, and they have peppers in their meals. People who love spicy food can challenge the Bhutanese to eat spicy food, and Bhutanese will be proud to beat tourists in eating spicy food. Tourists have three meals a day, mainly buffet, bread and eggs for breakfast. Lunch and dinner usually have four or five dishes, including meat and vegetables, and rice is the staple food. Bhutan's diet is relatively simple. If you eat well, you can bring some snacks, mustard tuber or soup packets.

Travel time:

August is the monsoon season, and continuous heavy rain will break the road, which is not suitable for travel. Although it is rainy season in June and July, it will be sunny intermittently. January and February are cold in winter (refer to the weather in Lijiang in winter), but there are few tourists, so you can still consider traveling.

The best time is from March to May, when Bhutan is in spring, and peach blossoms and alpine azaleas are in full bloom everywhere. September to November, especially October to November, is autumn in Bhutan. The sky is high, the clouds are light and the sun is shining. However, we should pay attention to avoid the National Day Holidays. There are too many tourists and a lot of pressure on infrastructure, especially air tickets and hotels. If the holiday is flexible, it is recommended to consider traveling from mid-October to the end of December.

There are many Buddhist festivals in Bhutan every year, because they are all Tibetan festivals (usually in February, March, September, October and November of the Tibetan calendar). If you are interested, you'd better check the holiday time with the travel agency in advance. The most important festival is Palo guess autumn, usually in early April. There are also festivals in Punaka and Thimphu, usually in early October. Therefore, early April and early October are also the busiest seasons for tourism in Bhutan. If you plan to travel during these two periods, you must make arrangements in advance.

Bhutan is located on the south side of the Himalayas, with a mild and humid climate. However, because the altitude is a little higher (about 15 meters to 2 meters on average), it will be a little cold at night, especially in Bumthang in the middle. Therefore, when going to Bhutan from November to March of the following year, it is best to bring down jackets or thick fleece jackets. In addition, there is more rain in Bhutan, so an umbrella or raincoat is also necessary.

Recommended itinerary:

Regular Bhutan tours are concentrated in the west and central parts, starting from Palo Paro, the only international airport in Bhutan.

7-day trip:

D1. Arrive in Palo Paro

D2. Palo Paro? Thimphu Thimphu

D3. Thimphu Thimphu

D4. Thimphu Thimphu -- Punaka Punakha

D5. Punaka Punakha? Thimphu Thimphu

D6. Thimphu thimphu? Palo Paro

D7. The 7-day return trip

is quite urgent, and it's basically a cursory tour. If you don't have to worry about asking for leave, you still suggest a 1-day trip. Because a 1-day trip can go to Bumthang(Jakar) in Bum Tong, which is the most beautiful place in Bhutan.

1-day trip:

D1. Arrive in Palo Paro

D2. Palo Paro -- Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu, Punaka, Punakha

D5. Punaka Punakha -- Zongsa Trong, Sa

. -Bumtang Bumtang (Jakar)

D7. Bumtang Bumthang

D8. Bumtang Bumthang -- Dochula, a mountain pass in La Chu (where you can see the continuous snow-capped mountains bordering Tibet and Bhutan)

D9. Dochula, a mountain pass in La Chu-Paro

D1. Return

. My itinerary is as follows:

D1. Arrive at Sam Drup Jongkhar

D2. Sam Drup Jongkhar? Trashigang

D3. Trashigang

D4. Tashigang? Tashi Yang Ze Trashiyangtse -- Tashi Gang Trashigang

D5. Trashigang-Mongar-Lhuntse

D6. Lhuntse Experience Bhutan Rural Life

D7. Lhuntse Experience Bhutan Rural Life

D8. Lhuntse Experience Bhutan Rural Life

D9. L. Huntse-Mongar

D1. Mongar-URA-Bum Thang (Jakar) This road is very beautiful and a bit thrilling.

　D11.Bumthang

　D12.Bumthang -- Mongar

　D13.Mongar -- Samdrup Jongkhar

　D14.Samdrup Jongkhar -- Guwahati ? Delhi

In the past, all transportation in Bhutan had to go by land, and it took several days to get from the west to the east. At the end of last year, Palo Paro launched flights to Bumtang, Bumtang, central Bhutan, and Trashigang, Tashigang, eastern Bhutan. In this way, in addition to entering from Guwahati, India, you can also fly directly from Palo Paro, western Bhutan, saving the boat and car bumps on the road. But flights are only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

In addition, Bhutan is also a good paradise for hiking. There are various routes with different difficulties (from 2,m to 5,m, with different difficulties). You can consult a travel agency.

The most famous hiking route in Bhutan is the snowman route, which takes nearly a month and crosses more than a dozen mountain passes ranging from 4, to 5, meters. Because of its high altitude and long route, this route has become one of the most challenging hiking routes in the world, and the number of people who have completed this hiking route is much less than that who have climbed Mount Everest.

There is a hiking route named Duke from Paro to Thimphu, which can be arranged for 3 days, 5 days or even 1 days according to the physical strength and time of tourists. The camp of this route is about 3 to 4 meters above sea level, which is considered as a moderate-intensity hiking route.

Safety and first aid: Bhutan is a relatively safe tourist destination, so even single female tourists don't have to worry about safety. However, it is still recommended to take good care of personal belongings, carry valuables with you, and don't put valuables in hotels or cars.

Bhutan's universal medical care is free, and it used to be free for tourists, but since last year, it has been charged, which is about tens of dollars. Bhutan's medical conditions are relatively simple, so it is recommended to take standing medicines (anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, cold and fever medicines, diarrhea medicines, etc.) or personal medicines when traveling.

Postal communication and network:

Letters or postcards can be sent back to China from all parts of Bhutan. In addition, Bhutan also has DHL, and the mailing fee is not expensive.

China Mobile's mobile phone doesn't have a signal in Bhutan, so China Unicom can make calls, and 3G Internet access is also available in some major towns, and the cost is about RMB 1 yuan/megabyte.

hotels in the west and central China basically have WiFi, and tourists can surf the internet with WiFi. There are also internet cafes in towns.

Taboos and precautions:

1) Smoking is prohibited in Bhutan. If tourists bring cigarettes, they need to pay taxes, and they can only bring one carton of cigarettes at most, and they are not allowed to smoke in public places (addicts can take this opportunity to quit smoking).

2) The plugs in Bhutan are mostly Indian (Indian and British are two different things, so don't mix them up), so it's best to prepare international conversion plugs. Occasionally there will be China standard.

3) Bhutanese families generally don't have chairs, but often sit on the floor. Because Bhutanese think feet are unclean, they all sit cross-legged. It is very rude to sit with your legs straight and your feet exposed. Please pay attention when visiting people in Bhutan.

4) remember to take off your hat when you enter the temple. Consult the tour guide in advance before taking pictures.

5) Dzong is the government office, and tourists are not allowed to enter it with sleeveless shirts and shorts, so it is best to use spare parts to lead the children to visit Dzong with long sleeves.

6) Bhutan is a conservative country, and all girls wear long skirts. It's best for female tourists not to wear explosive clothes such as miniskirts and suspenders, or the rate of returning will be high.

7) If you are satisfied with the tour guide service, you can tip the tour guide to confirm his work. It usually starts at $5, depending on the tourists' satisfaction with the service.

8) Finally, Bhutan always pays attention to protecting its own environment. As a tourist, please respect Bhutanese people and country, don't litter, pick trees and flowers, and be a civilized and cultured guest. ;