Bhutan Trekking, Bhutan Trekking Agency, Bhutan Trekking company

Welcome to Tashi Nyenda Adventure!  Bhutan.

Tashi Nyenda Adventure and its team of professional and dedicated staff are always attuned to our client’s needs. We have a strong commitment to help our clients explore the Himalayas and let them select from a wide list of tours and treks from our extensively research offering. We take great in meeting the individual needs and desires of our clients and our tours are designed with each client specifically in mind. For over a decade we have been in the forefront of travel to the Himalayan countries. We are cognizant of the environment and have been a leader in developing ecotourism in this region. In addition, Tashi Nyenda Adventure is constantly searching for new and innovative ways to make travel in this area a rewarding experience.

Our Pledge to Individual Tours and Hospitality.

At Tashi Nyenda Adventure we are strictly involved with our field personal of office staff to create a tour specially designed for individual’s needs. Whether it be a cultural tours, trekking, festival tours the needs and desires of each of our clients are always foremost in our planning. As you’re guided through the many levels and varied experiences of Himalaya’s life, you will create new and for many year lasting friendships. Whether in a small village high up in the mountains or in the bustling cities of the region, Tashi Nyenda Adventure’s friendly and professional guides will introduce you to the warmth and generosity of the people at “The Top of the World”. Whether on cultural tours, trekking into wilderness we at Tashi Nyenda Adventure work hard to assure you of the finest accommodation, comfortable surroundings ,excellent food, the latest trekking equipment for the trekkers and of course your personal safety in any environment in the region. Whatever your choice of tours or trek your comfort and safety are our top priority.

Our Local guides and staffs.

Tashi Nyenda Adventure realizes that the people who know an area best are those who are local to the region. For this reason Tashi Nyenda Adventure has local guides and tour leader trained and all licensed from Tourism Council of Bhutan (Government) who know the area and are instrumental in helping to formulate and create one of a kind tours and trek. Their knowledge on the ground experience gives you a smooth running tour from the beginning to the end of your stay in Bhutan with us.

Uncommon Companions & Excursion Awareness.

 Because of Tashi Nyenda Adventure’s individually created tours and treks, we are proud of the fact that we have many unique travelers who return to us because we do create a new and exciting tours and treks for each visit. As a member of the past Tashi Nyenda Adventure’s tours we are most proud of our comments and letters from clients who have been most impressive with the services and the traveling companions they encounter with Tashi Nyenda Adventure. Whether your Tashi Nyenda Adventure’s excursion is physical tours, a journey of a spiritual nature, or a trip to enhance your knowledge of the world and different cultures, Tashi Nyenda Adventure will lead you on an excursion of awareness of environment, the wildlife and the peoples of the Himalayas.

 Reliability and Trust.

Any company’s reputation is based on reliability and trust of its clients. We at Tashi Nyenda Adventure our first commitment are to fulfill our promises to our clients and we gain trust through meeting our commitments as understood by those clients. Tashi Nyenda Adventure values its clients and our reliability creates the trust that makes us a good company to work with for visits to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.

Tashi Nyenda Adventure is a dynamic and creative travel agency with over 10 years of experience specializes in offering tours and treks of various length and grade throughout the full range of environments with aim to offer new ideas and itineraries to serve the differing interest of the Himalayan adventure seekers from all over the world. We are right people to assist you, whether it is luxurious trip you are looking for an ancient heritage cultural tours we are there to cater your needs.

Tashi Nyenda Adventure is perfect solution for travel management for you and your team. Online or person to person, our professional team will ensure that your requirement is met. Tashi Nyenda Adventure is linked with professionals from all over the world to meet, share challenges, innovate and collect the tools they need to stay on the leading edge of their profession.

Tashi Nyenda Adventure is embarking on a new level of tourism that includes not only the traditional trekking and tours but also cultural and educational exchanges. The talented and diversity of our travel team will share with you experience that will be more than good memories. This present moment in time is ripe with possibilities for any direction you are inspired by and Bhutan, with her strategic location in between China and India as well as her ancient cultural traditions, is ready for your interaction and exploration.

We have excellent Co-operation and understanding with our national and international travel partner agencies, tour operators, group leaders and tour guides. We invite all travel trade coalition from around the world to work together for building better bridges of understanding.

Why with us

We are a full service adventure provider which prides itself in being able to take our clients to some of the most beautiful places on earth while working with only the best Bhutanese local guides well trained and certified from the Government by Tourism Council of Bhutan and staying in some of the most traditional Bhutanese architect made hidden hotels and resorts found anywhere in the world. We take your regular vacation or holidays and turn it into something completely unique and tailored just for you. We are able to design an adventure vacation based on where you would like to go, what you would like to do and places you would like to see in Bhutan. Whether it is an adventure where you can return to your Bhutanese traditional made accommodations afterwards to have a glass of local made wine called “Ara “ or an adventure where you leave luxury behind and live off of the land with Tashi Nyenda Adventure you are sure to experience another side of life.

Tashi Nyenda Adventure is a Bhutan based inbound tour company or travel agency an adventure provider whose sole purpose is to take individuals, families and groups of all skill levels to the most fascinating and remote places in the world, while experiencing completely new and exciting adventure activities. We being a small a tour operator or a travel agent and we will never simply sign you up on a mass market tour or place you on a “packaged” trip. We customize your adventure based completely on where you want to go, what you want to do, and what you want to see. We have established local contacts within Bhutan that we work with very closely, which allows us to design an adventure specific to your needs and interests.

We have worked hard to earn our reputation of being the best at designing high-end custom adventure vacations for travelers who expects something personalized and unique. We pride ourselves on offering our clients exactly what they want while thinking outside of the box to make their adventure exciting and memorable.

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About us

Tashi Nyenda Adventure is a Government licensed (No. 1021802) trekking and tours tour operators based in the Himalaya of Bhutan. Under the leadership of Karma Gyeltshen, Tashi Nyenda Adventure has provided hundreds of high quality trips for clients from all over the world. Tashi Nyenda Adventure is an educated and ecologically-concerned company; our primary goal is to present you with wonderful traveling opportunities and culturally enriching adventures with minimum impact on a fragile environment.
We are often asked why our clients love us so much and the answer is simple “great team work.” Our staff is a truly experienced well organized and supportive team that wants to share our beautiful country with you. Because of our staff, the Tashi Nyenda Adventure family is much more than just a company.

Our Missions are:

To lead a culturally rewarding and environmentally sensitive trekking-tour.

To aid the hill economy and provide employment.

 To encourage entrepreneurs who adopt minimum-impact methods and eco- sensitive services.

To provide top quality, reliable and safe services to visitors at prices other agents cannot compete with.

To provide top quality, reliable and safe services to visitors at prices other agents cannot compete with.

Our Commitment to the environment:
Every Tashi Nyenda Adventure trip uses low impact trekking methods to reduce our impact on the fragile environment near trekking routes. Tashi Nyenda adventure has been on the cutting edge of Bhutan’s environmental awareness movement. (For example while we are on trekking we never use the fire woods and make fare around camping site, we always discourage our trekking crew not to use any of environment related.

Our Commitment to Safety:
All of our trekking and tours are led by qualified guides who have been trained and certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan Government in first aid, basic or advanced skills, environmental and other related subject matters. We pay extra attention to all health concerns such as water and food. We are a member of Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO) and as well as we are registered under Tourism Council of Bhutan.

Our Responsible tourism:
Tashi Nyenda Adventure strives to organize culturally rewarding and environmentally friendly trekking and touring trips that provide economic and social benefits to the local communities. We therefore buy most of our trekking food supplies locally, promote eating local food and stay at locally run guesthouses and campsites only. Local entrepreneurs are encouraged to provide adequate clothing and gear to our trekking staffs and guides.

Our goal is to provide you, our visitor and new friend, with wonderful and enriching experiences while simultaneously protecting Bhutan’s eco-system and sustaining the Bhutanese people. The Tashi Nyenda Adventure crew consists of adventure leaders, naturalists, trained guides and camping staff. With great team work we want to share our beautiful country with you.

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Bhutan Festival Tours

The culture of Bhutan is the best savoured in its colourful festivals. The largest and most colorful festival take place to Bhutan’s Dzongs and monasteries once in a year, especially in honor of Guru Rimpoche. They are normally celebrated in spring and autumn.Tsechus consists of up to five days of spectacular pageantry, mask dances and religious allegorical plays that have remained unchanged for centuries. Besides being a vital living festival and an important medium of Buddhist teaching, Tsechu are huge social gathering. Bhutanese revel and exult together, dressed in their finest clothes and jewelry, in a welcoming ambiance where humor and devotion go hand in hand. For guest the Tsechu provide an ideal opportunity to opportunity the essence of the Bhutanese character.For further information visit us at : http://www.tashinyendaadventure.com  or http://www.bhutantoursandtravel.com

 

Bhutan Tourism Policy

Tourism inBhutanwas first introduced in the year 1974; it was privatized by the Government ofBhutanin 1991. Today it is vibrant business with around 500 plus tour operators. Even though the potential for the tourism development is huge,Bhutanhas taken a very careful approach and recognizing the problems associated with tourism. The tourism industry inBhutanis based on the principle of sustainability, indicating that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically feasible. Bhutantourism policy is adapted mainly to the number of visitor of foreign citizens to our country and we are honored to have your presence in our country. Therefore it strongly adhere to the policy of “High Value and Low Impact”, the number of tourists visitingBhutanregulate to manageable levels through a policy of government regulated tourists tariff.

Minimum Tariff (With effect from 1^st Jan, 2012):The policy of high value tourism is strongly supported by system of daily minimum tariff of US $200.00 per person per night is fixed by government ofBhutan without exception. The rate is flexible depending upon the nature of services desired beyond the claim for the minimum tariff.  As per the present situation the minimum tariff with effects from 2012 is US$ 250 per person per night sanctioned by The Royal Government of Bhutan.The minimum price charges to groups three or more, for independent traveler’s daily surcharges in addition to minimum price apply at US$40 each for single traveler and US$30 for two person and children less than five years is free to travel. Most often minimum price is misinterpreted as extremely high, so to clear the misinterpretation of price, here is factual information given below:

The fee covers packages that include all internal taxes including: Royalty,Accommodation,All meals,Services of licensed guide,Internal transport, camping equipments and haulage for trekking tours.

The royalty portion goes to government exchequer, which in return mainly support free medical care, free education and other welfare schemes. The amount earned from this business or all visitors in a way makes valuable contribution to welfare of the country.

Filming in Bhutan:Foreign film maker and foreign company having interested in making films, documentaries movies, and advertisement in Bhutanare required to obtain the approval particularly “Filming Permits” from the Bhutan Infocomm and Media Authority (BICMA) and must follow the Bhutanfilm regulation, 2007 which is available on website www.bicma.gov.bt. The application for film permit should submit to BICMA before days in advance. The contents of application are given below:

Synopsis or outline of the film-theme/background/objective/purpose.

Specific location/objectives/activities.

Duration of the film activity in the country

Composition of team and list of equipment, accessories/consumables

Letter of recommendation from the sponsoring agency, company profile and resume. Any other additional information as authority may required  

Filming Royalty: Filming royalty depends on the following categories in the table

Documentary	Nu 150,00
Films	Nu 500,000
Advertisement	Nu 250,000
Music video	Nu 150,000
TV series (per episode)	Nu 150,000
News Coverage	No royalty levied

In addition to above information, a security deposit of Nu 100,000 will need to deposit with BICMA which is refundable after submission of copy of final edited version of the film and after being reviewed by the authority.

General information on visiting Bhutan:The formalities of entrance inBhutanthat is obtaining visa through Bhutanese tour operator after full payment has been made. Air tickets toBhutancan be issued after the issue of visa. All visitors from foreign people toBhutanrequired a visa that allows traveling across theBhutan, viewing different environment and enjoying nature beauty of theBhutan. Make comfortable on visiting toBhutan, the country likeBhutanis one of the Unique around the globe in terms of cultural, tradition and small country with silence, peace and prosperity. The presence of visitor from different areas or foreigners has brought lots of changes in the country like, in terms of economic development, good relation among the countries, getting ideas about unknown countries, better international link, dealing with new faces through interaction and knowing better to each other, and Bhutan gets an opportunity to expose world wide.

Wonderful moments to spend during the stay in Bhutan.

Best time to Travel to Bhutan. Winter season in Bhutan.(Mid November- Feb):Especially the winter (November-January) is the focused is season or best time of the year for bird watching, Trekking in the lower altitudes or bicycle trips around the mountain roads. The amazing part during this period is that the trekking routes in the mountain are covered in deep snow and are impassable at this time of year and also endangered black-necked  Crane spends the winter in high valley of Bomdeling(in eastern Bhutan) and Phobjikha (in western Bhutan)Spring season in Bhutan. (March –April):The spring season is real good for kayaking, rafting and trekking in the moderate altitude. One of the most important, interesting part and also most popular religious dance festival held once a year, we called as Paro Tshechu conducted in Paro during this season.( for the best memory of foreign visitor that is popular religious dance festival )

Summer season in Bhutan. (May-August):Summer season is the season where you may experience rain falls for short period of time but manageable with adequate planning and equipments. The particular season have pleasant temperature without much heat or humidity can be found in central and westernBhutan. It is booming period of agriculture product (verities of vegetable) for the farmer and they earn high income for better life during the summer season. Even sometimes export their agricultural product to foreign country likeIndia(especially like Potato and Apple). Treks inHighMountainareas are characterized by gentle temperature and exciting flora.

Autumn season in Bhutan. (September- October):This season is said to be traditional high season inBhutansince these two month have higher performance traditional acts and highest number of Tshechu. It is one of the golden opportunities to view the festival of theBhutanthat is religious Mask Dance held once a year. Trekkers particularly enjoy the clear view of the mountain in the October and the low rain fall. This season can be called as dry season because everything can harvested, all green leaves hanging on the tree are dry and fallen on the ground. This period is relaxed period for the farmer because under this season there is no plantation of agriculture products. http://www.tashinyendaadventure.com  or http://www.bhutantoursandtravel.com

 

Bhutan Multi-sport Adventure Trip

Bhutan Adventurous tours- Multi spot adventure:Bhutan provides the perfect backdrop for any kind of outdoor activity. Combined tours of river rafting, trekking and mountain biking are available for the adventurer. The power and beauty of the mountains is the best experience on foot rather than on a vehicle. You could chose between two nights trek around the Bumthang valley or walk for three days from Thimphu to Paro or take eight day trek to the base of Mt Jumolhari  offering unparalleled views and experience.

Mountaineering expedition: Mountaineering is forbidden in Bhutan due to the Buddhist belief that mountain are representations of holy deities and therefore should not be exposed to the disruption of mountain expedition in Bhutan.

River Rafting and Kayaking: Bhutan has immense potential for some the best white water sports on earth. Through organized facilities are still in the initial stage, the gushing rivers, interspersed with huge boulders are sure to make kayaking and rafting an awesome adventure to Bhutan.

Mountain Biking: Biking  in Bhutan can be truly pleasurable as there’s hardly any tariff on the roads- through  you would  need to be prepared to encounter at least five curves per kilometer. Mountain Biking is also fast catching up here and is probably one of the best ways to take in the Himalayan scenery of Bhutan.

Rock Climbing: Just above Bhutan’s capital Thimphu is the “Nose”, a climbing rock which offers 13 different safely bolted climbing routes in various degrees. The “Vertical Bhutan Climbing club” provides equipment and also offers training for visitors.

Golf: Bhutan’s Royal Thimphu Golf course is challenging nine – hole (par-33golf) course, beautifully set up between Thimphu’s Tashicho Dzong and spectacular mountains.

Fishing: Fishing in crystal waters, against a scenic background could be any angler’s dream come true. In Bhutan you can experience the joy of fishing in beautiful trout streams that blend harmoniously with the beautiful mountains. Fishing sports here range from river to crystal clear spring-fed stream at altitude ranging from 1,200- 3,000 meters. The snow trout and brown trout are the most common varieties of fish here, and the best season for fishing is spring March- May and autumn September- November.

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Trekking and tour Packages to Bhutan

Bhutan Tours and Travel Packages

The tours and Travel packages to Bhutan are designed to bring you into close contact with an unspoiled, beautiful land that is home to a vibrant Buddhist way of life. Our popular standard tours and travel to Bhutan  cover the valley of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang, Trashigang, Trashi Yantse, Lhuntse, Mongar all the  twenty district of Bhutan. Beside that Dragon Adventures can cater to your preferred tours if you have something different in your mind. Among our selection some of the most popular tours include the following:

1Window to Bhutan (3 nights/ 4 days)

This trip will explore Paro valley, Thimphu and Haa valley.

2. Magical Kingdom tours (5 nights/6days)

Designed this tour to explore and experience of Bhutanese way of life Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue and Haa valley people.

3. Exploring of Western Bhutan (6 nights/7 days)

These tours will start through the mystical Western Bhutan valleys of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Wangdue and also will be exploring another Haa valley.

4.  Dragon Kingdom tours of Bhutan (7 nights/8 days)

These trips will let you experience the diversity of Bhutanese environment and culture through the Western valley of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa valley and beautiful Gangtay valley.

5. Historic central Bhutan tours (10 nights/ 11 days)

A leisurely tour of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue valley in the West and Trongsa and Bumthang in central part of Bhutan. These trips or tours will offer a rare opportunity to savor the different customs and cultures of each valley of Bhutan.

6. West to East Bhutan tours (14 nights/15 days)

Designed for the travelers with longer holidays Bhutan tour programme and desire for deeper insight into Bhutanese culture. This tour begins in the gentle valleys of west Bhutan through central Bhutan and will be ends in the rugged east Bhutan.

Trekking in Bhutan.

Bhutan offer different levels of trekking to suit individual tastes and levels of physical fitness. They vary from short 4 day walks across high altitudes to the 28 days trekking so called Snowmen trek that’s covers 356 Kms and climbs three of the Kingdom’s highest mountain passes of Bhutan. In General trekking in Bhutan is guaranteed with clean and unspoiled trekking trails. Trekkers are lucky because they get the chance to experience the beautiful kingdom clothed with trees from lush valley to mighty mountains. Some of the trekkers have climbed that Bhutan has many areas which are not touched by pollution. Inhale pure air and live healthy. Some of the most popular trekking routes are:

Gangtay / Gogona trek: It is 2 nights/3 days trek. The trek is to the beautiful Phojikha valley (3,000m). One of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan, which lies in the mountains east of Wangduephodrang. This moderate trek visits the valley of Gogona and Khotakha villages passing through meadows and fields, then forest of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons in full bloom in April. It is one of the finest low level treks in Bhutan.

Druk Path Trek:  This is a short   4nights/5 day’s trek, which leads from Paro- Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although the routes are sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forest which blooms in the month of April and May.

Bumthang cultural Trek: It is a 2 nights/3 days treks, lovely Bumthang valley is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. This three days trek passes through several villages on its meandering routes through Bumthang countryside, and provides an exceptional opportunity for a contact with Bhutanese rural life.

Dagala Thousand Lakes: It is a 5nights/6 day trek. This is short trek near Thimphu passing by picturesque high altitude lakes. It is a moderate trek with mostly short trekking days, but includes a few steep climbs

Jumolhari Trek:  This treks is for 8 nights/ 9 days, the trek start from Paro Druk Gyel Dzong and this trek passes through scattered hamlets and farmland into a deep and richly forested valley, which leads to a high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. This trek offers a taste of a great variety of Bhutanese landscape through the trek.  And also you can do the Jumolhari So Yak Trek as well which is for same duration which entry and exit from Paro Druk Gyel Dzong.

Beautiful Laya Gasa trekking: 15 nights/16 days trekking. This route offers a great variety of trekking conditions, from picturesque farmland and forest to alpine pasture land and high passes. Spectacular camp sites, beneath some of Bhutan’s most impressive peaks, of which the most notable are Jumolhari, Jichdrakey, are also features of these trekking routes.

Snowmen Trek: It is 27 nights/28 days. This trek is considered the most challenging and one hardest trek in Bhutan and as well in the world. It starts from either from Paro Druk Gyel Dzong and from Punakha, Tashithang. With 12 pass between 4500 and 5300 metres, overnight camp at between 3700-5100 metres, 28 days, the majority in unsettled high areas.

Punakha Sin Chula Trek:  2nights/3 days. This trek starts from Thimphu and the route is easy and good for the beginners. The altitudes are relatively low and trek passes through villages giving one a good feel of the rural life in Bhutan.

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Bhutan Travel Information

Planning Your Trip

Making arrangements for a trip to Bhutan is a little different from traveling to other countries. In order to get a visa your trip must be prepaid, including the Druk Air tickets, through a Bhutanese-licensed travel agency. The exact timing of your trip will depend on the availability of flights. Druk Air, the airline that flies into Bhutan, has only two Airbus A-319s that fly from Delhi and Kathmandu on Mondays and Thursdays and Bangkok and Calcutta on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Visitors may travel singly or in groups of any size. The approximate fee is $250/day. Exceptions to this tariff are listed later in this section. Because of limited air flights, the farther in advance you make your plans the better. During festivals, lodging can also be scarce .

All foreign nationals visiting Bhutan must travel through all-inclusive package tours for which a fixed price is set by the Royal Government.

We suggest the following steps for the most efficient arrangements.

1. Read through the trip suggestions on our web site. Email us with a preferred trip or an outline of what you would like to see and do, perhaps combining more than one idea. Also, let us know a time frame in which you would like to travel, your level of fitness, if trekking, and which city you will be flying from (Bangkok, Calcutta, Delhi or Kathmandu). It is also possible to enter Bhutan by land from India in the southwest. See Traveling by Land.

We will respond with a suggested itinerary, the dates flights are available, and the cost of the trip.

2. When you select a final trip itinerary and travel dates, email us the completed visa forms and send payment in full, including the cost of the Druk Air tickets. See Trip Payment. It may take up to four weeks to process the visa applications so be sure to allow plenty of time. Visa clearances will not be issued by the government until payment has been received. The visa clearance number issued by the government is then forwarded to Druk Air. Passengers are not allowed to board without this clearance. A valid passport is required in order to get a visa.

3. We obtain the visas and the Druk Air reservations. We then reconfirm the arrangements within the country for your guide, lodging, meals and transportation. Trip details and itinerary will be sent to you by email. Your Druk Air tickets will be at the airport check-in.

Be sure to allow for some time flexibility between your flight to Bangkok, Calcutta, Delhi, or Kathmandu. Flights in and out of Paro airport in Bhutan are daylight restricted, weather dependent, and are often delayed. If you are late arriving in Bhutan, we will accommodate your schedule accordingly. When leaving, it is useful to have an unrestricted ticket on your other airline to make rescheduling easier, if necessary. To be prepared for interrupted travel you may want to carry essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.

There is a luggage limit in Druk Air of 20 kg (44 lbs) for economy and 30 kg (60 lbs) for business class. It is possible to pay for excess baggage, but there is a chance that it may be left for another flight. The cabin luggage compartments are small, so it is a good idea to limit your carry-on baggage.

Traveling by Land

You are required by the Bhutanese government to use Druk Air for one leg of your trip either into or out of the country. There is only one entry/exit point for those arriving or departing by car or bus, Phuntsholing in the southwest corner of Bhutan on the Indian border. Phuntsholing is served by Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, India, about a three to four hour taxi ride from the border. Let us know if you plan a one-way trip by land and we will assist you. Druk Air

Costs

All of the costs of your trip, paid in advance, will be included in the $200/day fee plus the cost of the Druk Air tickets. The fee includes the services of your guide, all lodging, ground transportation within Bhutan, trekking supplies and three meals/day. It does not include alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, tips, the $20 visa fee upon landing, and the $12 departure tax.

The price of tour packages is set by the government. Thirty five percent goes to the government and the remainder to the travel agency making the arrangements. Some price variations you may encounter are:

• • There is a government surcharge of $40/night for single travelers and $30/night for two persons.
  • The per diem tariff is only $250 during the months of July and August.
  • There are now a few five star hotels whose rates raise the normal per diem fee. If you are interested in these hotels we will provide you with more information.
  • Visits of more than ten days are discounted by 10% the last ten days and 20% for the last ten days if your visit is more than twenty days.
  • There is no charge for children five and younger.
  • Children between the ages of six and twelve are given a 50% discount when accompanied by parents and guardians.
  • Full-time college students under the age of twenty-five are given a 25% discount, if they have a valid ID from their educational institution.
  • Diplomats from foreign embassies/missions accredited in Bhutan are given a 25% discount.
  • In groups of ten to fifteen persons, one person may get a discount of 50% and in groups of sixteen or more one person may get a discount of 100%.
  • There is no daily tariff charge if the plane is delayed leaving Bhutan. You will be billed for the actual expenses of accommodations, meals, transport and other services that might be required.
  • Up to thirty days before the trip starts there will be no cancellation charge.
  • Between twenty-nine and twenty-one days, 90% of the cost of the trip will be refunded.
  • Between twenty and seven days, 50% of the cost of the trip will be refunded.
  • Between seven days and the date of arrival, 25% of the cost of the trip will be refunded.
  • Without notification there can be no refund

All payments should be made in full thirty days before the start of your trip in order to clear the visas. All visitors to Bhutan must follow the same payment procedure. You will wire transfer your payment to Bhutan National Bank (BNB). When your arrangements are made, we will email you the wire transfer information.

After the transfer is made you will need to email or fax us a copy of the receipt. Email – tashinyenda@gmail.com or Fax -975-08-272192. The country code numbers for dialing out of your own country can be found on the Contact Us page.

Cancellation Charges

If you book and subsequently cancel a trip, the charges are as follows:

Travel Insurance

We encourage people to purchase travel insurance that covers baggage and travel delays as well as helicopter evacuation for medical emergencies. Try World Nomads or one of many other web sites.

Liability

Bhutan Dragon Adventures is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by tourists. Additional expenses caused by weather related delays and political actions must be borne by the traveler. No refunds will be available in the event of itinerary changes.

What to Bring

What you pack depends on the time of year and the nature of your trip. Remember, even in the summer it can be cool at night. It is best to dress modestly; no tank tops or short shorts or skirts. Local people dress-up for festivals and visitors should look there best too.

If you have anything that runs on electricity, you will find that the Bhutanese current is 220/240. You will need an international converter kit and plug adapters.

Most Everyone Will Need		Trekkers Will Also Need
Two or three pairs of pants	Sunglasses	Hiking boots & socks
A long skirt for women	Flashlight & batteries	Sleeping bag
Sweater &/or fleece	Toiletries	Duffel bag for gear
Down jacket, hat, gloves (winter)	Sunscreen	Altitude sickness medication
Light weight jacket (summer)	Alarm clock	Moleskin
Raincoat or poncho	Day pack	Pocketknife, sissors
Short-sleeved shirts	Personal medications
Long-sleeved shirts	Small first aid kit
Walking shoes	Sewing kit
Sandals	Insect repellent
Socks	Reading, writing materials
Night wear	Camera, film, batteries
Underwear	Umbrella

Time Zone

Bhutan is six hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, thirty minutes ahead of India, fifteen minutes ahead of Nepal and one hour behind Thailand. In the winter Bhutan is eleven hours ahead of New York City and in the summer, during Daylight Savings Time, ten hours ahead.

Bhutan Photography

Bring plenty of film and camera batteries as what you need may not be available in Bhutan. It is polite to ask people if you may take their picture. Ask your guide when it is permissible to take pictures in religious and public buildings.

Tipping and Gifts

Bhutanese people are proud that there are no beggars in Bhutan. Please do not hand out candy or trinkets to children. Small gifts to people you stay with and tips for your guide and other support people are appropriate.

Health and Safety

Anyone who enjoys outdoor life and is reasonably fit can enjoy our tours, however, many of the treks require good to excellent physical fitness. We will do our best to match your abilities with the rigor of the trip.

The government of Bhutan has no requirements for vaccinations prior to entering the country. We advise you to check with your doctor or a specialty travel health clinic. If you will be trekking a high altitudes, it is useful to bring a drug for altitude sickness. For all trips, it doesn’t hurt to have an antibiotic.

Your guide will be trained in emergency medicine and Bhutan does have hospitals and many clinics scattered throughout the country.

Bhutan has very little crime and is quite safe for single women travelers.

Customs Regulations

The Bhutanese government prohibits the export of any antiques, plants or animal products. Personal electronics such as camera, computers and telephones may be brought into the country, but must be declared upon arrival and will be checked upon departure. If you leave any of these items behind, you will pay duty on them. Two liters of alcohol and 400 cigarettes may be brought into the country without paying duty.

Embassies

Two countries have embassies in Bhutan – India and Bangladesh. The United States has an embassy in new Delhi, India that maintains contacts with Bhutan as does the U. S. embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Their web addresses are http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/ and http://kathmandu.usembassy.gov/.

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About Bhutan.

Bhutan, also known as Land of the Thunder Dragon. Here, amid cascading waterfalls and dense forests thrive a diverse flora and fauna with many species unique to the country, the grandeur and pristine beauty of nature finds its counterpart in the life style of the Bhutanese.

Bhutan nestled high in the Himalayas with its crystal-clear air and brilliant azure skies. This isolated Kingdom houses colorful monasteries, high mountain passes with breathtaking scenery, and people who practice a form of Buddhism that has been intact here for a thousand years.

High in the clouds of the majestic Himalayan Mountains lie the enchanting kingdom of Bhutan. This tiny landlocked kingdom is living museums of Bhutanese society with its exquisite architecture and still intact Buddhist cultures arousing visions of Shangri-la. As part of the Buddhist country of central Asia, travelers from exotic and far-flung lands have long spoken of the beauties of this tiny kingdom. This tiny Buddhist kingdom exhibits Buddhist culture in pristine glory where the historical unfolding of the tradition has been unfazed by the new developments, and the government’s effort to catch up with the rest of the world.

The pace of life is unhurried, and strongly influenced by Mahayana Buddhism, of which Bhutan is the last bastion. Religious festivals are very important in Bhutanese life and are raucous, joyous affairs. The Dzong, or fortresses, come to life with color, music, and dancing as valley dwelling farmers and townsfolk, dressed in their finest kira (for women) and Gho (for men), join together to exorcise evil spirits and rejoice in seasonal changes.

And you will return home with lasting memories of brightly colored costumes and masks, raucous pageantry, and animated, joyful crowds. The spiritual atmosphere that pervades these tiny kingdoms finds expression in countless Buddhist shrines and fluttering prayer flags dotting the landscape. The history of these states lie enshrined in these silent sentinels that rise imposingly against the backdrop of lofty snow covered peaks and azure sky.

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