Introduction to Tourism in Bhutan (2)

Credit cards can only be withdrawn from several ATMs in Thimphu, Bhutan, but the handling fee is relatively expensive.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, catering:

Bhutan's tourism service is standardized and strictly managed, which has made Bhutan's tourism industry successful. Here, the service consciousness that tourists are God is truly realized. After receiving $250, 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 a self-abuse tour, but it is actually very corrupt. First of all, there is no freedom. Follow the guide when you leave the airport. Everyone has to worry about food, shelter and transportation. Just have fun. Then Bhutan's tourism industry is very developed, and the hotel conditions are good. There is no need for sleeping bags at all.

Hotel facilities in western and central Bhutan are very good, while in eastern Bhutan, due to backwardness, they are equivalent to guest houses. Most tourists travel for 7 to 10 days, that is, in the western and central regions, so there is no need to worry about the hotel. All hotels are clean, with hot showers, hair dryers and satellite TV.

It needs to be emphasized again that the peak season, especially the National Day holiday, is one of the biggest festivals in Bhutan. Booking in advance can guarantee air tickets and high-end hotels. Otherwise, the travel agency can't book a more upscale hotel, and paying 250 yuan will only be almost. Of course, if you like country life, you can also ask the travel agency to help you find a clean farmhouse for one night.

A $250 hotel is basically the standard room of a three-or four-star hotel in China. Visitors can also upgrade to a villa or luxury room with a price of about 100. Luxury hotels such as Uma Hotel, Taj Tahi Hotel and Amanda Kola 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 300 US dollars to 1000 US dollars according to different room types (1000 US dollars is the villa room type where Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau got married), and the Taj Hotel ranges from more than 400 US dollars to 1000 US dollars. Amman Hotel costs about $65,438+0,400 per night.

There is only one Uma Hotel in Paro, one Taj Hotel in Thimphu, Thimphu, Puna Kapnaka, Gantai and Bumtang in Paro, and five in Bhutan.

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

Travel time:

August is the monsoon season, and the continuous heavy rain will interrupt the road and make it unsuitable for travel. Although June and July are rainy seasons, there will be intermittent sunny days. 1, February is cold (refer to the winter weather in Lijiang), but there are fewer 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. There is also September to 165438+ 10, especially from 10 to10, which is autumn in Bhutan. The sky is clear and the sun is shining. However, we should pay attention to avoid the National Day holiday. There are too many tourists and the infrastructure is under great pressure, especially air tickets and hotels. If the holiday is flexible, it is recommended to consider1mid-October to1end of February.

There are many Buddhist festivals in Bhutan every year, because they are all Tibetan calendar festivals (generally in February, March, September, 65438+1October,165438+1October). If you are interested, you'd better check the holiday time with the travel agency in advance. The most important festival is autumn, usually in early April. Punaka and Thimphu also have festivals, usually at the beginning of 10. Therefore, early April and 10 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, due to the slightly higher altitude (about 1500m to 2000m on average), it will be slightly cold at night, especially in Bumtang in the middle. Therefore, it is best to bring down jackets or thick fleece clothes to Bhutan in June 1 1 and March of the following year. In addition, Bhutan has a lot of rain, so umbrellas or raincoats are also necessary.

Recommended itinerary:

Bhutan's regular tourism is concentrated in the west and central parts, starting from Palo Paro, Bhutan's only international airport.

Seven-day tour:

D 1。 Arrive in Palo Palo

D2。 Palo Palo? Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu

D3。 Thimphu, thimphu

D4。 Thimphu, Thimphu-Punaka, Punaka

D5。 Puna Capnaka? Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu

D6。 Thimphu? Palo Palo

D7。 return trip

The 7-day trip is quite urgent, and it is basically a cursory tour. If you are not worried about taking time off, it is still recommended to take a trip of 10 days. Because 10 day trip can go to Bumthang(Jakar) in Bum Tong, which is the most beautiful place in Bhutan.

10 day trip:

D 1。 Arrive in Palo Palo

D2。 Palo Palo-Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu

D3。 Thimphu, thimphu

D4 Thimphu, Thimphu-Punaha Province

D5。 Punaka-Zonta Ronsa, Punaka Province

D6。 Zongsa Tonsa-Bontemps Bontemps (Jakar)

D7。 Bontemps, Bontemps

D8。 Bumtang Bumthang-Dochula in La Chu Pass (here you can see the continuous snow-capped mountains that separate Tibet from Bhutan).

D9。 Doshula-Paro, Dolachu Pass

D 10。 return trip

If going to Bhutan is not enough, I suggest going to the East again when I have time, which is more primitive and simple. My itinerary is as follows:

D 1。 Arrive at Sandrup Zhonghar

D2。 Samdrup Jongkhar？ Zhaxigang

D3。 Zhaxigang

D4。 Tashkent. Tashkent? Tashi Yangzeta Tashi Yangce-Tashi Gangtashi Gang

D5。 Tashkent-Monghal-Lenz

D6。 Experience rural life in Bhutan

D7。 Experience rural life in Bhutan

D8。 Experience rural life in Bhutan

D9。 Lenz-Monghal

D 10。 The road of Monga -URA- Jakar is very beautiful and a bit thrilling.

D 1 1。 Bontemps

D 12。 Bontemps-Monghal

D 13。 Monghal Sandrup Juncker

D 14。 Samdrup Jongkhar - Guwahati？ Dridri

In the past, all traffic in Bhutan had to go by land, and it took several days from west to east. At the end of last year, Palo Paro opened flights to Bumtang in central Bhutan and Trashigang in Tashigang in eastern Bhutan. In this way, in addition to entering from Guwahati, India, you can also fly directly from Palo Palo in the west of Bhutan, eliminating the bumps on the road. But flights are only on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In addition, Bhutan is also a good hiking paradise, with different routes and different difficulties (from 2000 meters to 5000 meters, the difficulty is different). You can consult the 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 of 4,000 to 5,000 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 from Paro to Thimphu called Duke, which can be arranged for 3 days, 5 days or even 10 days according to the physical strength and time of tourists. The camp of this route is about 3000 to 4000 meters above sea level, which is considered as a moderate-intensity hiking route.

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

Bhutan's universal medical care is free. It used to be free for tourists, but it has been charged since last year, 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 drugs, diarrhea drugs, etc.). ) or personal medicine when traveling.

Postal communication and network:

You can send letters or postcards back to China from all over Bhutan. In addition, Bhutan also has DHL and the postage is not expensive.

China Mobile's mobile phone has no signal in Bhutan, and China Unicom can make phone calls and surf the Internet through 3G in some major towns. The cost is about RMB 10 yuan/trillion.

Hotels in the west and central China basically have WiFi, and tourists can use WiFi to surf the Internet. There are also Internet cafes in the town.

Taboos and precautions:

1) Smoking is prohibited in Bhutan. Tourists have to pay taxes if they bring cigarettes, and they can only bring a pack of cigarettes at most. Smoking is not allowed in public places (addicts can take this opportunity to quit smoking).

2) The plugs in Bhutan are mostly from India (India and Britain are two different things, so don't confuse them), so it is best to prepare international conversion plugs. Occasionally, there are China standards.

3) Bhutanese families generally have no chairs and often sit on the floor. Because Bhutanese think their feet are not clean, they all sit cross-legged. It is very impolite to sit with your legs straight and your feet exposed. Please pay attention to visiting Bhutanese.

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

5) Tianzong is the seat of the government, and tourists are not allowed to wear sleeveless tops and shorts, so it is best to use spare parts to lead children to wear long sleeves to visit Tianzong.

6) Bhutan is a conservative country, and girls wear long skirts. It is best for female tourists not to wear explosive clothes such as miniskirts and suspenders, otherwise the return rate 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 $50, depending on the tourists' satisfaction with the service.

8) Finally, Bhutan has always paid attention to protecting its environment. As a tourist, please respect the people and country of Bhutan, don't litter, don't pick trees and flowers, and be a civilized and educated guest. ;