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Tips For a Blissful Bhutan Holiday

Author: Pragya Sharma
by Pragya Sharma
Posted: Aug 24, 2019

Colorful flags, Buddhist monasteries on cliffs, prayer wheels, stupas, and scenic backdrop of the snow-clad Himalayas are the preeminent images that strike the mind when people hear the name Bhutan. "The Last Shangri La" Bhutan is an enticing country landlocked between India and China. Ruled by the monarch, this country is widely acclaimed for its natural pulchritude that can tantalize anybody. Tourists, especially the ones having a soft corner for Mother Nature, swarm to Bhutan on a huge scale. If you’re all set to execute the long-pending plan for a trip to Bhutan, pick up the cell phone and contact a licensed Bhutan tour operator for providing the package.

Entering The KingdomVisiting the Kingdom of Bhutan is not as easy as it sounds unless the visitor holds an Indian, Bangladeshi or Maldivian nationality. There is a stringent visa policy for tourists entering Bhutan. There is a separate procedure for acquiring a tourist visa for all excluding the aforementioned nationalities. The procedure can be checked by visiting the official website of Bhutan Tourism.Furthermore, Bhutan is not among the Do-It-Yourself places. It simply means that tourists cannot travel to every spot themselves as there as restrains for visiting certain places. Instead, they should contact their Bhutan tour operator for acquiring the permit for touring around different places in Bhutan like Thimphu, Paro, Phuentsholing, Punakha, Jakar, Mongar, and more. By paying a minimal fee for the service, tourists can acquire the permit for traveling in Bhutan.

Reaching Bhutan ComfortablyEvery Bhutan tour package contains the details for the best arrangement for traveling to the Kingdom. By the modes of roadways and airways, tourists can reach Bhutan conveniently. Bhutan Airline and Druk Air are two major airlines that provide consistent flight service to travelers. These flights are available from all major Indian cities and other countries like Singapore, Thailand etc.In case an individual prefers making the best of Bhutan tour, he/she should travel via roadways. The road trip to Bhutan assures beautiful and alluring sceneries. The special bus service for Bhutan commences from Kolkata and reaches Thimphu. Travelers require carrying identity proofs and other documents for acquiring visa and tourist permit for visiting different places of interest.

Must-See Places in Bhutan"The Land of Thunder Dragon" Bhutan is dotted with tourist sites in multitude. The trails of nature, trekking sites, camping destinations, monasteries, and wildlife sanctuaries lure tourists on a huge scale. These destinations are scattered all over the nation and magnetize visitors from across the world. Your beautiful Bhutan tour will become even memorable after paying a casual visit to these places.The cities of Bhutan have a fascinating nightlife as well. The city of Thimphu is a major city of ‘The Last Shangri La’ that dons multiple hats. Being the capital of Bhutan, it conjointly reflects the cultural and modern sides of the monarchy. Not just monasteries and shrine, but Thimphu is a home to different restaurants, clubs, shopping malls, and recreational sites. A normal trip to Bhutan can become a magical Bhutan tour when a person will not just visit, but, explore Bhutan. And, learning some basic Bhutanese greeting phrases will be like icing on the cake for you.

Final ThoughtsNothing else is better than thorough research for holidaying anywhere. Prior to a Bhutan visit, conducting thorough research according to the theme of vacation will be a great apprentice. This will simplify the work for the tourist and assure a blissful staycation.

About the Author

Pragya Sharma, a dutiful daughter and a caring mother, has seen the ebbs and flows of relationships. In her write­ ups, she touches issues related to the institution of marriage .

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