Tourism has been strictly limited in Bhutan so that traditional culture can be preserved and nurtured. The Bhutanese are highly religious people and therefore it is important to show respect and understanding for local customs, way of life especially while visiting religious institutions. The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable and for these reason the number of tourists visiting Bhutan are kept to an environmentally manageable level.

Tradition : The Bhutanese people are extremely conscious and proud of their heritage. They are warm, kind and hospitable to visitors in their country. Foreign tourists are expected to respect Bhutanese sentiments regarding their personal privacy, religion and religious places, cultural and ecological concerns. Visits to religious and official persons should me made in proper attire (jackets and shoes).

Get These : To withstand Bhutan's changeable climate you have to bring an assortment of clothes. Even if you are not hiking, walking boots are essential. Often a windbreaker comes handy. You can wear light clothes during daytime but warmer clothes are recommended for evenings.

Entry Points: The best way to enter Bhutan is by Druk Air, the national air carrier. Following stations are connected with DRUK AIR FLIGHTS India Delhi, Kolkata, Nepal Kathmandu, Thailand Bangkok, Bangladesh Dhaka

Imports & Export of Following Goods are strickly prohibited:
a) Arms, ammunitions, explosives and military stores.
b) All narcotics and drugs except medically prescribed drugs.
c) Wildlife products, especially those of endangered species.
d) Antiques. Also visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used items. Custom authorities will not allow any old / used items to be taken out of the country if they have not been certified as no – antique. Imports of plants, soils etc. are subject to quarantine regulations. These items must be cleared on arrival.

Language: Dzonkha, the language of dzong’, is one of the Tibetan family of languages. Originally spoken only in western Bhutan, Dzongkha is now the Bhutanese national language. English is commonly spoken in main towns and also it is the medium of education in schools throughout the kingdom.

Climate: The southern part of Bhutan is tropical, and in general the east of Bhutan is warmer than the west of the country. The central valleys of Punakha, Wanguephodrang, Mongar, Tashigang and Lhuntshi enjoy a semi tropical climate with very cool winters, whilst Thimphu, Trongsa and Bumthang have a much harsher climate, with heavy monsoon rains in the summer and heavy snow-fall in the winter, which often blocks the passes leading in the central valleys. Winter in Bhutan is from mid-November until mid-March, and at this time of the year the climate is dry, with day time temperature falling below zero. The monsoon usually arrives in mid-June, with the rain falling mainly in the afternoons and evenings. At the end of September, after the last of the big rains, autumn suddenly arrives, and is a magnificent season for trekking until mid-November.

Photography: The photographic opportunities on all trips are immense. You will also wish to record the local people, their houses and shops etc. Always ask by gesture if it is ok to do so. Don’t take your destination as a living museum. Also while visiting dzongs, monasteries and religious institutions, please follow your guide’s instruction carefully.

Health Information: No vaccinations are currently required for traveling to Bhutan. However if you are arriving from an area infected with yellow fever, you are required to have yellow fever vaccination and it shall be administered at least 10 days before your arrival into Bhutan. Also if arriving from Cholera infected area, the vaccination is strongly recommended. Anti-malarial medication is also recommended for all travelers who are visiting rural areas in the districts that border India.

Shopping: The country’s exquisite postage stamps, lovely handwoven fabrics, carved masks, woven baskets, wooden bowls, handmade papers, finely crafted metal objects, thanghka paintings are the items mostly purchased by travelers in Bhutan. Buying and selling of antiques is strictly forbidden in the Kingdom.

Gratitudes: In general, tipping is neither compulsory nor there is any fixed amount and the bottom line in determining whether and how much to tip is to ask yourself how much the individual did to make your travel more enjoyable.

Electricity: In Bhutan, electricity runs at 220 / 240 volts. If you do bring electrical appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs.

Time: Bhutan time is 6 hours ahead of GMT and there is only one time zone throughout the country.

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