A Happy Country Focused on Natural Scenery and Buddhist Temples
Bhutan Guide | A Happy Country Focused on Natural Scenery and Buddhist Temples š Visas: Tourist visas and business visas with very simple requirements Tourist visa: Copy of the first page of your passport, application form. When applying, you need to pay the visa fee of $40 and the tourism tax of $100 per day of the itinerary in full. The visa validity period is issued according to the itinerary, and it is valid for a single entry. Business visa: Copy of the first page of your passport, application form, itinerary, invitation letter. No tourism tax is required. š Itinerary: Independent travel is allowed. However, the distance between attractions is quite far, so joining a tour group is more convenient. āļø Flights: Transfer via a third country, with Bangkok, Thailand being the most convenient. You can choose Tashi Airline or Druk Air. The former can be found on Ctrip, and the latter can be booked through its official website. ā ļø When flying to Bhutan, remember to choose a window seat on the left side to enjoy the Himalayas! š Hotels: For luxury hotels, Amankora is recommended, with excellent service, scenery, and facilities. There are a total of 5 lodges located in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang. Each lodge has similar interiors but quite different activities and views. Only the Punakha lodge has a swimming pool~ Amankora is an all-inclusive option, covering not only three meals a day but also many free activities, and even the visa and tourism taxes. Six Senses, Como Uma, and Pemako are also among the better choices. Of course, 4-star and 3-star hotels can also be selected based on location, etc. š Routes: Natural landscapes and Buddhist temples, with options to suit different budgets~ For a streamlined tour, you can visit only Paro, explore the temples, and climb Tiger's Nest Monastery, with a 3-day round trip; if you want a longer itinerary, 15 days can be fully packed~ Arrive in Paro: Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours) Thimphu: Visit ancient temples, National Memorial Chorten, and Tashichho Dzong Thimphu - Punakha: 3-hour drive Stop at Dochula Pass to enjoy the magnificent views of Gangkhar Puensum and the eastern Himalayas Punakha: Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten and Punakha Dzong Punakha: Chimi Lhakhang and Wangdue Phodrang Dzong Punakha - Gangtey: 2.5-hour drive, where you can see black-necked cranes Gangtey: Hiking is available, and you may spot black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet Gangtey - Paro: 4-hour drive Paro: Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan's oldest temples); Paro Rinpung Dzong (Bhutan's most famous temple, perhaps the best example of Bhutanese architecture you will see) Paro: Tiger's Nest Monastery (a miracle built on a cliff) Paro - Bumthang: 30-minute flight Bumthang (Bhutan's Switzerland): Visit Jampa Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, and Tamshing Lhakhang Bumthang - Paro - Thimphu: Flight (according to the daily flight schedule) + 1.5-hour drive š Seasons: All seasons are good. In spring, you can see flowers; in summer, hike to see waterfalls; in autumn, there are many hiking activities and golden harvests; in winter, although it is cool, the weather is clear and you can see snow. #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #BhutanTourism #BhutanTravelGuide #BhutanAttractions
