Bhutan Tourism Shows Care and Concern for Travelers in Guiding Their Preparation for Bhutan Tours

Author: adolfjamie | Posted: 23.03.2012

Bhutan tour is of greater significance, because approach to this place was possible by foot only until 1960, however due to planned economic development efforts there are well laid roads today to reach Bhutan from West Bengal or Assam, apart from the scope of flying to Bhutan by Air, through its official Air Service Druk Air.

Bhutan tourism has authorized a number of travel agencies to conduct Bhutan tours, besides popular travel agencies in India and elsewhere offer Bhutan tour packages covering all the important places in Bhutan, which include airfare, local travel expenses and accommodation, online booking of which travel one can do by visiting the Websites of various travel agents.

Bhutan tourism department educates travelers to plan and prepare well before they take up Bhutan tours, so that their travel in Bhutan will be hassle free and enjoyable and the things they suggest are as follows:

•Travel/Medical Insurance: It is important to take a travel and medical insurance coverage before entering Bhutan, details of which can be obtained from Travel agents or the official website of Bhutan tourism www.ricb.com.bt

•Bhutan Money: The currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum (Nu.) which is at par with Indian Rupee, obtainable in ATMs and credit cards such as Visa, American Express are also widely used. However, they recommend carrying traveler’s cheques or cash, as ATMs are in very few spots to reach.

•Communications: Net connectivity is available at Bhutan and a number of Internet Cafes are functional, so that Travelers can plan their baggage accordingly.

•Travel Kits: Since Bhutan undergoes varying climatic conditions, travelers on Bhutan tour are advised to carry warm cloths and comfortable shoes, apart from suitable apparel for adventure sport events such as Trekking.

•Photography: Bhutan being a place giving opportunity for excellent photography, Bhutan tourism travelers can carry their cameras of their interest, fully equipped with accessories.

•Shopping: Bhutan has variety of items to collect and to purchase as give away gifts, among them textile products are predominant and Bhutan tourists can come prepared for a good shopping experience.

•Gratuities: Tipping is not a traditional practice in Bhutan, neither it is prohibited, and the visitor can choose one’s one option with regard to tipping.

•Customs: Personal items are to be declared at the time of arrival, particularly tools and apparatus used for professional work and photography related items

An avid traveler would always love to visit places like Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim apart from various tourism spots in Himachal Pradesh, all of which can be obtained through travel packages offered online by reputed Travel agencies.

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