3 Days in Bhutan

Seeking tour operator recommendations for a short (3 nights max) trip to Bhutan from India or Nepal. I know that's quick, but that's what I've got.

Any recommendations from experience are most appreciated. I'm not looking for the most luxurious travel company, just one that is reliable.

Cheers.

Buhutan in October end 2013

Hi Folks,

I am an Indian and would like to travel to bhutan in later part of october this year.

I had many questions as I will be going from mumbai to darjeeling. so, how to I get to thimpu from darjeeling.

Do I have to book hotel before hand or I can get it there.

About me : I am a budget traveler, solo and would like to explore thimpu, punakha, paro and back to bagdogra.

Please suggest me the options for accomodation and how to go from

Dajeeling to thimpu and thimpu to punakha thimpu to paro and paro to bagdogra

Thanks!!

Extend stay in Nepal or Visit Bhutan (with kids)?

Hello -

We are an active family of 4 (kids 6 and 10) who will be in Nepal and/or Bhutan for the month of September. We tend to avoid resorts, tours, and we strive to immerse ourselves in the local culture and search out more rural areas with outdoor activities like trekking and mt. biking.

My wife and I spent 5 weeks in Nepal trekking about 10 years ago and look forward to returning with our kids. We plan to do a trek in Nepal but haven't finalized the location. I was originally drawn to Bhutan with the desire to get a glimpse into the unique Buddhist kingdom that is trying hard to maintain its culture and to develop responsibly.

Now I am on the fence about Bhutan. It seems like the tours that are available are a little contrived. They all seem very similar and they also seem to encompass a lot of driving and visiting the typical tourist sites with less time/opportunity to ge... more »

Visa Fee Waiver for Bhutan

Does anyone have more info. on the visa fee waiver. I would like to actually lecture at a university does anyone have contacts? I also own a small travel agency and in the LoPla book I believe it talks about a fee waiver to tour agents if they are planning on setting up trips to Bhutan. Any info. on this? Thanks

Bhutan - what an amazing country!

Hi,

My name is Lee Carlton, and I just wanted to share a little insight into our school's recent trip to Bhutan. The high school that I work for, THINK Global School, holds classes in three different countries each year, and this year a visit to Bhutan for our two week intersession was one of them. For those who have had the privilege to visit, or for those who are wondering whether they should, I can safely say that this was one of our students' favorite trips to date.

Bhutan's simple way of life and gorgeous landscapes definitely struck a chord with everyone that went. The concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) was a focus of the trip, and the students definitely gained a deeper understanding of it by the end. The trip began in the capital city of Thimphu. From there we progressed throughout the country, visiting the Phobjika Valley and the Bhumtang region.

For those w... more »

6 - 10 Day Cultural Tours in May

Hello,

I am looking for a good 6 or 10 day tour of Bhutan with an emphasis on the cultural aspects of the country in late May. I don't care so much for hiking/camping. Are there any tours that people have taken that have been really good and worthwhile? In addition, are there are any tour operators that I should avoid and why?

Thanks!

Travel by land

I remember looking on the Bhutan Tourism website a while back, but it has since changed. If I remember correctly it said that you could travel by land both into and out of the country now, even as a foreigner. Now the website doesn't say anything about that. Does anyone know?