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RE: Cost of meals in Bhutan

by Bhutanonashoestring 26 May 2012

Dinner would be around 200 Nu in a cheap hotel, 400 in a normal hotel and 1000 Nu in an expensive one. Price depends on where you are…
RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

by idlysambar 22 May 2012

I travelled independently through Bhutan. But I am Indian. I did not see any Western tourists travelling independently. They were all…
RE: accommodation in Timphu

by idlysambar 05 May 2012

I guess you are looking for something inexpensive. There are a lot of inexpensive hotels in Norzin Lam near the traffic circle and also…
RE: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

by Destinationbhutan 03 May 2012

Hi dimch506, My comments relate only to travel to Bhutan. On behave of the Tourism Council of Bhutan we are delighted that you have…
Re: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

by cowantimmy12 02 May 2012

your money should be ok though it sounds a roundabout way of doing it I haven't checked if the agent is registered but presumably you…
Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

by dimch506 02 May 2012

Hello everyone, I have just embarked on planing a fantastic overseas experience, whilst the majority of my trip has been planned through…
RE: Can I buy philatelic stamps in Paro?

by rajivms 29 April 2012

If you get a chance to go to the GPO in Thimphu you can get your own photos on Bhutanese stamps. These are not just souvenirs but can…
Old dog....new tricks?

by RastaAdmi 25 April 2012

So............will be going to Bombay Dec/January time for a family wedding. My wife has very kindly given me a weeks leave pass to disappea…
Re: Can I buy philatelic stamps in Paro?

by cowantimmy12 24 April 2012

thats ok and makes it easier as there will be shops in both Paro and Thimpu to look at to buy stamps and can choose birds butterflies…
Re: Can I buy philatelic stamps in Paro?

by cowantimmy12 24 April 2012

are you looking to collect stamps or do you want to post a letter for collecting there are shops in Paro and Thimpu selling stamps or…
Can I buy philatelic stamps in Paro?

by xxxriainxxx 23 April 2012

Hi all, I will be going to Bhutan this Saturday and will arrive in Thimphu around 1pm. So I reckon the post office would have been closed…
Re: IDEAS for short 5 day trip to BHUTAN needed.

by matthrhon 18 April 2012

Hi.., Bhutan is one of the best tourist countries. The cities and villages are really beautiful. It is very interesting to walk along…
Re: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

by chairtair 09 April 2012

So, let's see if I can't address some of your questions. 1. Safety: Bhutan is exceedingly safe. I never felt unsafe. It's a country…
RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

by idlysambar 04 April 2012

I stayed in these hotels which were in the $20 - $25 range in 2010. In Thimphu, I stayed in Yeedzin Guest House. In Paro, I was in Gangtey…
RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

by ilikegreydays 04 April 2012

Thank you so much! This is good to hear. I found the thread you were talking about- glad to hear this has been done before! If you have…
RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

by idlysambar 04 April 2012

It is perfectly safe for a solo woman traveller. Bhutan is perhaps the safest nation in the world. I assume that you are a Bangladeshi…
Please Give Advice to Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

by ilikegreydays 03 April 2012

Hi, I'm a *young *Bangladeshi* woman* planning *a solo trip* to Bhutan in May. Graduated from college last year and have been working…
RE: Chomolhari/Jomolhari trek advise

by druk_asia 02 April 2012

Hi Ganesh, Kuzuzangpo La! (Bhutanese greetings pronounced Ku-zu-zang-po-la) Down jacket is not needed unless you get cold easily. Do…
RE: Druk Path in 4 or 5 days

by APTravels 17 March 2012

Hi there, Druk Trek Path is one of the most soughted medium trek by multitude travelers and an average hikers should not be an exception.…
Re: Druk Path in 4 or 5 days

by traveltobhutan 16 March 2012

Hi, Actually this Druk Path trek for 4 nights camping and 5 days walk. And trek can do from both from Thimphu- Paro and from Paro - Thimphu…
Druk Path in 4 or 5 days

by Ailinora 15 March 2012

We're trying to decide whether or not to do the Druk Path in 4 or 5 days. We are 2 fairly fit hikers, who do a couple of weeks of hill…
RE: Bhutan suggestions

by APTravels 14 March 2012

Trip to Bhutan in the month of April would be your best decision by virtue of fine weather and festive event time. Truly, March, April…
RE: IDEAS for short 5 day trip to BHUTAN needed.

by APTravels 14 March 2012

Hello, Hiking in Bhutan offers the best of fusion experience both in the urban and rural places. Through the initiatives of Tourism Counc…
Re: IDEAS for short 5 day trip to BHUTAN needed.

by Tashinorbu 05 March 2012

Hi, i understand your interest, in 5 days you will be able to do Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and wangdue. These areas offer hike in the nature,…
Re: IDEAS for short 5 day trip to BHUTAN needed.

by cowantimmy12 05 March 2012

Bhutan cities are villages and very interesting to see people and take photographs there is a walk from Paro to Thimpu