Traveling to Bhutan is really not cheap!
Traveling to Bhutan is indeed pricey, and here’s why this guide will help you understand in seconds!🍊 To travel to Bhutan, you need to pay a Sustainable Development Fee (approximately 100 USD per day).🍌 There are no direct flights to Bhutan; you can choose to transfer via Kathmandu (1–1.5 hours). Independent travel isn’t allowed in Bhutan. 🍊 You can opt for a group tour, but even solo 🥝🍍travelers will be provided with a guide, a vehicle, and a driver—no joining other groups.🍊 It’s similar to independent travel, but this setup means the trip is expensive🥝🍍 Despite the cost, why do so many people still go? Perhaps it’s because Bhutan has the purest faith, simple life, untouched scenery, and radiant smiles, making it feel like a longed-for paradise.🍐🍊 How to explore Bhutan in depth?🌶🥕 ▪️ Day 1: Depart for Kathmandu – Boudhanath Stupa🍒 ▪️ Day 2: Kathmandu Durbar Square – Hanuman Dhoka Palace – Kumari Ghar (Living Goddess Temple) – Patan Durbar Square – 🥝Swayambhunath Temple🥒 ▪️ Day 3: Travel to Paro – Thimphu – See Bhutan’s national animal, the takin – Tashichho Dzong – Thimphu Weekend Market🥝 ▪️ Day 4: National Memorial Chorten – National Post Office – Dochula Pass – Wangduechhoeling Memorial – Chimi Lhakhang – Wangdue 🥝Phodrang Dzong🍑 ▪️ Day 5: Punakha Dzong – Rinchen Pung Dzong – Ta Dzong (National Museum)🥕 ▪️ Day 6: Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Kyichu Lhakhang – Drukgyel Dzong🍆 ▪️ Day 7: Bhaktapur Durbar Square – 55 Window Palace – Batsala Devi Temple – Nyatapola 🍆Temple – Nagarkot ▪️ Day 8: Watch the Himalayan sunrise – Return trip🍒 Following this itinerary, you’ll see snow-capped mountains, ancient fortresses and monasteries with fluttering prayer flags, and ever-burning butter lamps conveying mystical messages. Deeply experience a happy and mysterious country…🍍 Attraction Highlights🥒 Paro Dzong: One of Bhutan’s most famous religious and administrative buildings, with picturesque scenery—perfect for admiring traditional Bhutanese architecture.🍆 Tiger’s Nest Monastery: A cliffside temple and Bhutan’s iconic site. The hike there is challenging yet rewarding, offering stunning natural views. Thimphu: Bhutan’s capital, home to attractions like the Giant Buddha and National Museum, showcasing Bhutan’s culture and history🥝. Bumthang: Known as Bhutan’s cultural heart, with numerous temples and traditional events—ideal for diving into Bhutan’s religion and culture.🥒 Bhutan Travel Tips🍅 Nepal is 2 hours and 15 minutes behind China. China Mobile has no signal here; prepare a Bhutanese SIM card in advance.🌶 When entering temples, wear long-sleeved tops and pants, and remove hats and shoes as a sign of respect.🥒 Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best seasons—less rain, blooming flowers, cool weather, and pleasant scenery.🍒 #Xunlu