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. Located near the border with West Bengal, Bhutan is the shortest foreign land to visit. Bhutan looks like a unique piece of land surrounded by a wall of mountains that reveals it. It looks like a fantasy ending at Paro airport, an international gateway to Bhutan, which is blocked by land on all sides. Bhutan is the last kingdom in the world by neighboring countries like China, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sikkim. Bhutan is rich for its scenic beauty, which makes it a tourist destination. The flavors 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 the Land of the Thunder Dragon due to the experience of storms caused by the Himalayas. The country is blessed with nature’s way of rivers flowing through different parts of the country. The picturesque setting and peaceful environment are not only the factors that encourage tourism in Bhutan. The culture dominated by ancient traditions, the rich heritage of the local population and the lifestyle make the country an enchanting place.
Plums Cafe and Druk in Thimphu serve traditional Bhutanese food 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. Countryside hotels offer picturesque mountain views and access to shopping and entertainment. Clock Tower Road in Thimphu has a variety of shops selling antiques and groceries. The textile is world famous and quite expensive. A weekend market takes place from Friday to Sunday, on both sides of Wang Chhu.
Bhutan tour packages are available to visitors in terms of sightseeing and as one of the romantic places. For honeymoon couples, the trip to Bhutan is fascinating. A walk through the towns and cities can be an unforgettable experience for you. Bhutan is a land that can be explored in its own way. One can opt for scenic nature or explore the big cities and restaurants. In Bhutan, you don’t need a travel guide, but you can visit important sites like Paro, Phutentsholing, and Punakha. One can take an elephant ride or jungle safari and then can start Phutentsholing for passes. The afternoon is the time to explore the local markets. Other places like Buddha View Point, Memorial Chorten, National Library and Punakha Dzong are the sights included in the package.
The best time to visit Bhutan is from October to May when the weather is sunny, as in December and January, snow can block the mountains and therefore travel is restricted.
How to get to Bhutan?
By highway: Bhutan can be reached from West Bengal. Buses and cars are available in Siliguri. You can take the Jalpaiguri train to Phutentsholing, it takes three hours to get to the station.
By flight: Flight to Paro International Airport is available from Delhi, Kolkata and Kathmandu.
