From the inspiring beauty of Paro Valley to the streets of
Thimphu, Bhutan is a Himalayan
kingdom where people pride themselves on their happiness quotient. Situated
close to the border of West Bengal, Bhutan is the shortest distance foreign
land that can be visited. Bhutan looks as a unique piece of land surrounded by
wall of mountains. It looks like a fantasy ending at Paro Airport, an
international gateway to Bhutan, is locked by land on all sides. Bhutan is the
last kingdom in the world by neighbouring countries like China, Nepal,
Bangladesh and Sikkim. Bhutan is rich for its scenic beauty making it a tourist
destination. The flavours of the country are vibrant, red chillies are an
ingredient in every Bhutanese dish. Ghos and Kiras are the national dresses of
Bhutan.
The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan is known as Land of thunder Dragon
due to the experience of storms because of Himalayas. The country is blessed
with nature’s form of rivers flowing through different parts of the country. Scenic
surroundings and peaceful environment are not only factors that encourage
Bhutan tourism. The culture dominated
by old traditions, rich heritage of local people and lifestyle make the country
a charming place.
Plums cafe and Druk in Thimphu serve traditional Bhutanese
fare like Chicken chowmein, delicious momos, spicy Datshi (national dish of
Bhutan) in different versions. In the streets of Thimphu, there is a Swiss
Bakery that offers delicious almond cakes and rum cakes. The hotels in the
country offer picturesque view of the mountains and access to shopping and
entertainment. The clock tower road in Thimphu has variety of shops selling
antiques and grocery items. The textile is world famous and is quite expensive.
A weekend market takes place from Friday to Sunday, on both sides of Wang Chhu.
Bhutan tour packages
are available to visitors for tourism and as it is one of the romantic
places. For honeymoon couples, Bhutan
trip is enthralling. A stroll through the towns and cities can be an
unforgettable experience for you. Bhutan is a land that can be explored in your
way. One can go for scenic nature or explore the big cities and restaurants. In
Bhutan, one does not need a travel guide, but one can visit top sites like Paro,
Phutentsholing and Punakha. One can go for an elephant ride or jungle safari
and can then start for Phutentsholing. Evening is the time to explore local
markets. Other places like Buddha View Point, Memorial Chorten, National
Library and Punakha Dzong are the site scenes which are included in the
package.
The best time to
visit Bhutan is from October to May when the climate is sunny, as in
December and January snow may block mountains, and travel is therefore
restricted.
How to reach Bhutan?
By road: Bhutan can be reached from west Bengal. Buses and
cars are available from Siliguri. One can take Jalpaiguri train to
Phutentsholing, it takes three hours to reach the station.
By flight: Flight to Paro international airport is available
from Delhi, Kolkata and Kathmandu.
