Bhutan

Druk meaning dragon and extending from the main Drukpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. You will discover in the Thunder Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan, true mystical bliss enveloped in its natural splendor. With modern transportation facilities, you can now comfortably experience the warm hospitality of its friendly people, the carefree Bhutanese lifestyle and the culture of the peaceful haven. Magnificent scenery, fortresses from the past that are awesome in design, monasteries that are out of the world. Here too, are treks in a mountainous wilderness and here too, are festivals as colorful as any artist's palette and alive with traditional chants & dancing. Bhutan which is still tourist young and where there are palaces and huge fort like Dzongs. The impossible monasteries like Taktsang and the unspoiled green grandeur of the country have still to be discovered. Throughout the centuries, the Bhutanese have treasured their natural environment and have looked upon it as the source of all life.

Climate
Bhutan has four distinct seasons. The southern plains close to Indian borders are warmer and more tropical than higher central valleys. The winter months are fiercely cold subsiding around the end of February. Rhododendrons begin to bloom first in warmer east and by the height of spring, the whole kingdom is lush with spectacular flaming white, pink and red of the Rhododendron blossom. The annual monsoon affects south & central regions.

People & Religion
Bhutan's indigenous population is the Drukpa. The three main ethnic groups, the Sharchops, the Ngalops & the Lhotshampas (of Nepalese origin) make up today's Drukpa. The national language is Dzongkha. The Buddhist faith has played & continues to play a fundamental role in the cultural, ethical & sociological development of Bhutan and its people. It permeates all strands of secular life. Bringing with it a reverence for the land & its well being. Annual Tsechus & Dromchoes are spiritual occasions in each district. Throughout Bhutan, stupas & chortens line in the roadside commemorating a holy place. Prayer flags are found fluttering on long poles maintaining a constant communications with the heavens. Bhutan retains the Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism as its official religion.

Money
Bhutanese currency is the Ngultrum. US Dollars & traveller cheques are acceptable in large hotels & tourist shops. Indian currency is accepted everywhere.

Visa
All visitors to Bhutan require visas. For the Bhutan Visa procedure, we require the following information at least 30 days prior to the clients' arrival in Bhutan: Visitors need to obtain visa clearance from the Tourism Authority of Bhutan in Advance.

Season:
March-May and September-November are the high season months. While June, July and December-February comprise the low season. Bring cotton or light woolen wear in summer (maximum temperature 30 degrees Celsius) and heavy woolens and down jacket in winter (minimum 1.1 degrees Celsius)

Accommodation : Modern hotels are available in Thimpu. The outlying areas have comfortable resorts and lodges.

Reservation:
Booking should reach as at least 1 month in advance with all passport details with 50% of tour cost and full payment at least a month period to the begins of the tour for confirmed bookings. This is to avoid last minute hassles especially in the peak season April & October as the infrastructure in Bhutan can handle only a limited number of tourists at a time.

We need fallowing information to obtain your travel document :
1) Name as in Passport. 2) Passport Number. 3) Nationality 4) Date of issue & expiry of the passport. 5) Date of Birth. 6) Occupation.
Visa will be issued upon arrival in Paro airport. Individual tourist visas for a period of two week costs US$ 20 and an extension can be obtained at an additional US$ 20. Besides the visa fee, Tourism Services fee US$ 10 along with 3 photographs will also be required

Risk and Liability :
YALA TOURS will put every effort to make your journey very smooth and pleasant. However all the programmes in Bhutan are under the rules and regulations of Bhutan tourism authority. Therefore, YALA TOURS or its Bhutanese counterpart shall not be responsive for any changes and alternation in the itinerary due to natural circumstances, flights cancellation. Any extra cost shall be borne by the clients on the sports. It is most advisable all clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents cancellation insurance are also highly recommended.

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