Step into "The Last Pure Land"

2025 Bhutan Travel Guide | Step into "The Last Pure Land" Best Travel Time 🌼 March - May (Spring blossoms, rhododendrons all over Paro Valley) 🍂 September - November (Clear and crisp autumn weather) Avoid the monsoon season from June to August (heavy rain and prone to landslides) and December to February (some mountain roads closed) Currency 📌 The local currency is Ngultrum (Nu), 1 USD ≈ 80 Nu (subject to real-time exchange rate) Language 🗣️ The official language is Dzongkha, and people in the tourism industry generally speak English Packing List 👟 High-top hiking shoes, sunscreen, warm coat, plug adapter (British-style three-pin plug, voltage 230V), mask (required in temples) 🔐【Safety Notes】 ⚠️ Bhutan has many mountainous areas. During the rainy season (June - August), be cautious of landslides; carry a satellite phone with you (regular travel agencies will provide one) 🚗 Vehicles drive on the left in Bhutan, and mountain roads have many curves. It is recommended to choose a qualified travel agency to arrange transportation Health Protection 💊 Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid in advance, and bring high-altitude medicine (such as Rhodiola rosea). The average altitude is 2500 meters, and some scenic spots are over 3000 meters 🚫【Visa Agency Traps】 ❌ Beware of the gimmick of "low-cost independent travel"! Bhutan does not issue individual visas. All itineraries must go through authorized travel agencies. Confirm that the travel agency is registered with the Bhutan Tourism Council (BTC) (you can check the qualification on the official website) Cultural Taboos 🙏 When entering temples, you need to take off your shoes and hat, and taking photos is prohibited Hiking Preparation 🥾 Professional equipment is required for high-altitude hiking. Do not "shortcuts". Some sections are steep, so it is recommended to hire a porter (negotiate the price in advance) 🍽️【Featured Cuisine】 Ema Datshi 🌶️ Bhutan's "national dish"! Chili cooked with local cheese, extremely spicy, perfect with rice Suja 🍵 Savory butter tea, mixed with roasted highland barley flour. Do not finish it to the bottom (leaving a little is a sign of politeness) Dzokey Maru 🍖 Traditional pork sausage, seasoned with herbs and chili, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside after frying or grilling Momos 🥟 Bhutanese-style steamed dumplings, usually filled with beef or vegetables, eaten with spicy tomato sauce 🏯【Must-Visit Attractions】 Tiger's Nest Monastery 🐯 One of the world's ten most dangerous temples! Perched on a 3000-meter cliff, the round-trip hike takes about 4-5 hours Paro Dzong 🏛️ One of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, the same filming location as Tony Leung's wedding Punakha Dzong 🌾 The winter capital, located at the confluence of two rivers. It is like a fairyland when jacarandas bloom in spring. You need to take off your shoes when entering the main hall Gangtey Valley 🌸 Bhutan's only wetland reserve. Meconopsis blooms in spring, and black-necked cranes overwinter in autumn. The hiking route is of low difficulty Wangdue Phodrang Dzong 🏰 A 17th-century ancient fortress overlooking the valley terraces Get ready with your camera and curiosity, and let's explore "Shangri-La under the snow-capped mountains" together! ✨ #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #BhutanGuide #BhutanTravelGuide #BhutanPhoneCredit #BhutanData #BhutanMobileRecharge #BhutanLife