Bhutan- The Kingdom of the Dragon
Bhutan – the kingdom of peace in the Himalayas, and it is known as the land of dragons.
No politics, no traffic, just natural beauty, culture and Buddha statue, as well as happy people.
In case you desire to pass a few days under the arms of the nature, then Bhutan is the right place.
Documents required to travel to Bhutan
For the Indians:
Passport or Voter ID card (must have the date of birth on the voter card)
The entry permit is taken from the Phuentsholing border when entering Bhutan.
If you want to go anywhere other than Thimphu or Paro, then special permit is required.
The visa:
Indian citizens do not need a visa.
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) was introduced in 2020.
For Indians: ₹1200 / day (may vary)
Children (under 5 years) FREE
It takes time to get Entry Permit and Special Permit: 1 day (less than it takes for passport)
How do you get to Bhutan?
On the road (most popular)
Kolkata Siliguri Jaigaon Fuensholing (border town)
Enter Bhutan by walking from Jaigaon to Phuentsholing
The Airline:
The international airport of Bhutan: Paro (PBH)
Druk air and Bhutan air directly to Kolkata / Guwahati / Delhi
Tourism in Bhutan
1. Paro (Paro)
Paro is a Himalayan small town. In Bhutan, there is the most known monster that is called the Tiger Nest Monastery.
The attractions:
Tiger nest ( Taktsang Palphug) is location that is 3120m in high and 3-4 hours of walking.
Paro Dzong
The National Museum
Have a look at the Paro Chu River which was crossed by coming up the highway Walking down on the highway
2. The capital city is called Thimphu
It is the capital city of the world that lacks traffic lights and the royal place of royal palace, parliament and face of modern Bhutan.
Place to visit:
Buddha Dordenma Statue – a 52-meter-tall statue of the Buddha
Tashichho Dzong – The Royal Palace
Memorial Chorten
The Folk Heritage Museum
Craft Bazaar and Norzin Lam Market
Punakha
Punakha – the former capital of Bhutan and still an important religious centre.
Places of interest:
- Punakha Dzong – a large fort located at the junction of rivers
- Suspension Bridge – the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.
- Chimi Lhakhang – fans come here for the sake of children
- The Phobjikha Valley
A quiet, rural valley in the lap of the Himalayas where black-necked cranes winter. - The Haa Valley
A place less popular but full of natural beauty.
Accommodation
Hotels in Bhutan are generally quiet, clean and hospitable. Some of the popular hotels are:
Mid-range budget hotels in the city
Paro Tashi Namgay Mandala Resort Uma by COMO, Paro
Hotel Gakyil Le Meridien Thimphu
Dhrubchu Resort Dhensa Boutique Resort
The most popular food in Bhutan
Ema Datshi – Bhutan’s national dish made with chilli peppers and cheese
Red Rice – Common in Bhutan.
Momos – a variety of momos.
Suja (buttered tea)
Shakam Datshi – Dried Meat and Cheese
7-day tour to Bhutan (from Kolkata)
Day 1: Kolkata to Siliguri via Jaigaon
Day 2: Travel from Phuensholing to Thimpu with a permit
Day 3: Visit Thimpu
Day 4: Thimphu → Punakha, visit to Punakha
Day 5: Paro →
Day 6: The Tiger’s Nest
Day 7: Paro → Phuensholing → Siliguri / Kolkata
The main festival of Bhutan.
Tshechu Festival (Paro / Thimphu) – Mask Dance and Buddhist Drama
Black Naked Crane Festival (Phobjikha)
Losar – Bhutan’s New Year
Some useful tips
Say “Kuzu Zangpo La” (Hello) with everyone
Keep shoes, drinks and light snacks while trekking
April-June and September-November: the best time
October-November: Festival season
Avoid the Tiger’s Nest trek on a rainy day
Hold on to the dollar or ngultrum
Always keep a copy of the permit.
Why do you want to visit Bhutan?
The beauty of the Himalayas
A traffic-free city
The happiest country in the world
Great trekking trails.
The Buddhist philosophy of life
Natural Beauty and Spiritual Peace.
The conclusion
Bhutan is a country where GNH (Gross National Happiness) is given priority, not GDP.
There is a smile on people’s faces, peace in the midst of nature, and every mountain, river and path should say – “Are you okay? “
So when the mind is heavy, when you want to find peace somewhere away from technology, Bhutan will be the refuge of your soul.
A trip to Bhutan is not only memorable.
When are you going to Bhutan?
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