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Bhutan Bhutan was the last of the "hermit kingdoms" to open up. Even today there is very little of the modern world in Bhutan, and the door is only cracked. Each visitor still needs a letter of invitation from the government (we obtain these for you). Bhutan offers incredible trekking opportunities. Unlike other Himalayan trekking, Bhutan's countryside is mostly wilderness, with only occasional villages or outposts. The trekking is strenuous and spectacular, and all treks include remarkable culture and signtseeing. The culture, cultural tours and sightseeing draw many visitors to Bhutan. The entire country is a fascinating other-when. Visit schools, a nunnery, homes and the gread "dzongs". Dzongs are Bhutan's great fortified monasteries, which administer devoutly Buddhist people's religious life, civil society, and, historically, defense. Bhutan's colorful festivals are ancient and celebrated today with all the splendor of old. Whether you are coming for a cultural program or a trek, consider scheduling your trip (well in advance) to coincide with brilliantly-colored parades, masked dances in jeweled halls, and fire ceremonies at night during Bhutan's many festivals. The best travel book about Bhutan is the Lonely Planet's guidebook. It is titled, simply, BHUTAN. The author is our friend Stan Armington, who also wrote the Lonely Planet's Nepal trekking guide. It's well worth buying or taking out from the library. Come to Bhutan with Friends in High Places. Everything is included here - accommodations, meals, activities, transportation, guides and staff - everything. It's always best available. |
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There are no five-star hotels in Bhutan, but traditional styled Bhutanese hotels are lovely. Rooms are large, often elaborately decorated, with modern attached baths. The service is old-fashioned; the overall effect charming. Meals in Bhutan are all included. There is no high cuisine here. Meals will be a mix of Western, Chinese, and Indian, all tasty. Meal styles will vary - sit-down one night, buffet the next. For driving days you will often have a packed lunch. You can sample Bhutanese food, though few travelers acquire a taste for it. The diet is bland and monotonous, livened up with very large amounts of hot chilli. For the brave . . . Bhutan is served by Druk Air, the national airline. The best places to connect to these flights are Kathmandu and Bangkok. Druk also flies to Calcutta and Delhi regularly, but they are both terrible airports. Unless you are visiting India, don't fly through there. Druk Air's flight schedule is approximate. It is best to let us arrange Druk Air flights for you. We can assist with other flights too, especially for guests departing the United States. Please write to us at info [at] fihp [dot] com about your needs. |
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