Showing posts with label Tour Planner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tour Planner. Show all posts

Wednesday, 5 August 2015

Explore Bhutan – The Land Of Culture

Bhutan, one of the most exquisite travel destination, which is truly unexplored, is situated in the midst of the Eastern Himalayans. As it is perched on the top of snow-clad mountains, it has a unique scenic beauty for those who are nature lovers. As it is said that ‘Beauty is in the beholder’s eye’. Bhutan is well-known for its culture, religion and tranquility. Being an awesome tourist spot, it has its specialties and attractions. If you are in search of a place to relax and forget all the worries, then this country is the best choice.


Bhutan Cultural Dance
Cultural  importance of Bhutan
Before visiting Bhutan, one thing to keep in mind is that culture is very important to the people of Bhutan and to preserve it is their utmost priority. Bhutan supports values like respect for each other, morality, empathy, tolerance and benevolence. Customs, rites and rituals, traditional belief, culture, etc are inevitable in the life of Bhutanese and they cannot bear to see it destroyed and hence we have to be careful while visiting the country. Moreover, this country is famous for its architecture, arts and crafts, The monasteries, the massive dzongs i.e. fortress, even the farm houses are spectacular. In this country, it is believed that spirituality can be attained through arts and crafts.
Cultural Tour Package

Cultural Events in Bhutan
Festivals are just like a peek into the cultural life of the Bhutanese people. Festival or Tsechus is one of the main attractions of this country. The company Bhutan Mahayana tours offer Bhutan cultural tours at reasonable prices during the festive season of Bhutan. This festival is conducted in almost all the dzongs (monasteries) and tourists are allowed in the dzong to watch the ongoing, but on conditions like to do photography discreetly and keep silence and peace in the monastery.
Cultural Tour Packages

Tsechus is a Buddhist festival in honor of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who introduced the religion of Buddhism in Bhutan. This festival lasts for four to five days. Dresses, stylized dance in masks, theme parties are a must watch. The smaller Tsechus may sometimes be more amazing. Alongwith this, there are folk festivals which also reflect the local beliefs and thinking. There are different festivals which are lesser known are also celebrated all over the year.

Bhutan Travel
Bhutan is really an unexplored tourist spot and you are in for the most amazing and fascinating tour of your life. This country is free from pollution, network hassles, free from human congestion, traffic jams, etc. By visiting this country you can learn the unique and vibrant way of living according to the Buddhist religion. Visit this country and be a part of the Bhutan cultural tour to experience the culture of Bhutan and also for enjoying a slow and easy going life for a few days. You can find yourself through meditation, relaxation and seek your inner soul while visiting this exotic country. You can enjoy and entertain yourselves through dance, music and arts. Come and be intrigued by the culture and tradition of Bhutan and the people.

Thursday, 9 July 2015

How to Travel Bhutan - Travel Requirements for Tourist

All tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian passport holders) who wish to travel to Bhutan require a visa and must book their holiday through a Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners. The tour operator will take care of Visa arrangements for visitors. Tourist can seek visa assistance from licensed Bhutanese tour operators as recognized by Tourism Council of Bhutan. We are the one of the leading Bhutan Tour Operator and Travel Guide in the country recognized by Tourism Council. You can check us at http://www.tourism.gov.bt/directory/tour-operator/bhutan-mahayana-tours. or visit or website www.bhutnamahayanatours.com for more offers and Bhutan tour packages.

With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors to Bhutan need a visa. Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a visa at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 month validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)). 

All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan.  Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent.  
You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa.  The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account.  Once received the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours. 
At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport.
In keeping with the Tourism Council of Bhutan's policy of "High Value. Low Impact" tourism a Minimum Daily Package is required for tourists. The minimum daily package covers the following services.
• A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
• All meals
• A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
• All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
• Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours

It also includes:
• All internal taxes and charges
• A sustainable tourism Royalty of $65. This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.

The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows:
USD $200 per person per night for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December.
USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November.

These rates are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan.

On the day of departure, the ‘local agents’ host obligation shall be limited to providing breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on usage basis.

The list of hotels and lodges approved to provide accommodations all listed on this website. If you accommodation is not listed on this website then it is not licensed cater for international tourists.

The Royal Government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices for packages to Bhutan. These must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan.
Important Notice
It has been brought to the notice of the Tourism Council of Bhutan Secretariat that some guests are booking their tours through unregistered Tour Operators and also making direct tour payments to the companies contrary to the official transfer channel. Such arrangements have caused immense difficulties to both guests as well as this office.  This office would like to inform and request all travellers planning their tours to Bhutan to make their reservations only through registered Tour Operators in Bhutan. 
 
Therefore, we would like to inform all concerned parties that the Tourism Council of Bhutan will not be responsible for any complaints related to or resulting from a tour booked through unregistered Tour Operators.

For further information, and authentication of the tour operators, please contact dechen@tourism.gov.bt