Planning a Trip to Bhutan

I visited Bhutan in August 2015 with Exotic Yoga Retreats. It was an experience like no other – gingerbread decorated houses, traditional outfits, uplifting sounds of monks chanting in the mountains…. I felt like I was on a different planet!

Here are a few things to remember when you travel to Bhutan:
-Daily Tariff - During the peak tourist seasons of March - May and Sep - Nov, the daily tariff costs US$250/day. For the non-peak season of Dec - Feb and June - Aug, the daily tariff is US$200 per day. 

-The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha, but most Bhutanese are fluent in English as that is the medium of education so communication shouldn't be a problem.

-Know the seasons - It depends on what you want to see and do. If you want to trek, April, May, September and October are the best months with optimum weather. Monsoon season in Bhutan is from July - August and during this time, light rain (1-2 hours) in the morning is typical. Heavy downpours are rare, but they generally do not recommend trekking, unless they are short day hikes. 

-The local currency is the Ngultrum, which is pegged to the Indian Rupee. Note: The Indian Rupee in denominations of 500 and 1000 are no longer accepted in Bhutan.

-Bonus Luxury – Bhutan offers exquisite hotels to relax after steep hikes and sightseeing: Uma Paro, Taj Tashi, Terma Linca, Amankora, Le Meridien.

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