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Miscellaneous
Taxes and other Charges
The Bhutan Tourism Development Fee and other tourism taxes are included in the tour cost. Airport Departure tax is also included in the tour cost.
Purchasing Souvenirs: Unlike other tourist destinations, Bhutan’s larger stores normally do not like to bargain, however, you can bargain at smaller stores. The most popular souvenirs are traditional Bhutanese handicrafts, Buddhist paintings, jewelry, wooden bowls and carvings. Bhutan is also very famous for its postage stamps.
Antiques: The export of antiques and wildlife products are prohibited. If you purchase a souvenir that looks old, have your guide declare it as a non-antique item with the Department of Antique Preservation. Customs authorities pay special attention to religious items.
Photography: You should plan to bring all your own photographic equipment, including film and batteries. You can find film for prints and slides in Thimphu. There is no way to get a camera repaired in Bhutan. Video cameras are permitted but 16 mm movie cameras are not, the later being considered professional equipment and subject to duty. There are restrictions in taking pictures in Temples and monasteries you visit, please ask your guide before taking pictures.
Electricity: Western Bhutan have a reliable power supply. Elsewhere, access is less consistency electricity is not available in many outlying areas of the country.. If you do bring electrical appliances, take along an international converter kit with a set of adapter plugs. The sockets are round. The voltage supply is 220/240.
Bhutan is a remote, but unique and a beautiful country, only recently emerging from isolation. There are no International standard luxury hotels. Accommodations outside Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Phuntsholing are basic, which is clean family run lodges with attached bath and hot water running (some places need to share bathroom). Accommodation provided are the best available and approved by the Tourism Department of Bhutan.
Safety & Security: Bhutan is a safe country, but like anywhere in the world, it is wise to be a little cautious. Simple safety precautions such as ignoring touts, not wearing excessive jewelry, being careful when crossing roads (remember: left-hand traffic!) and taking care of valuables will keep you out of trouble. Valuables such as money, traveler check, passports and flight tickets are best kept in the safety box of your hotel if available or carry along with you all the time. If you are trekking refer to our Acclimatization and altitude sickness information.
Baggage Allowance: Passengers are allowed to carry free baggage not exceeding 20 Kgs (44 pounds) in Y class and 30 Kgs (66 pounds) in J class. Any excess will be charged, for excess baggage.. Only one hand carry baggage is allowed; the size not exceeding 45+35+20cm (17.5+13.5+8 inches) and the weight not exceeding 5 kgs (11 pounds).
Thoughts & Ideas Please remember to always pack essential items such as your passport, money, eyewear, a change of clothing, hiking boots and medications in your carry-on baggage, in case your luggage is delayed. Make sure boots are broken-in. Bring moleskin for foot treatment. Thin liner socks worn under regular hiking socks may minimize the risk of blisters. The liner sock should be synthetic, not cotton. Test your sock combination before you go on the trip. Always test your layers before a trip. Your outer layer should fit easily over the inside ones without binding and bunching up. Make sure boots are broken-in. Bring moleskin for foot treatment. Thin liner socks worn under regular hiking socks may minimize the risk of blisters. The liner sock should be synthetic, not cotton. Test your sock combination before you go on the trip. Travel clothes, extra gear and purchases can be left in a storage room at our office in Thimphu, Bhutan. It is prudent to bring an extra duffel bag for this purpose. Stuff sacks are great for sorting gear. Use different sizes/colors to differentiate contents.
Tipping
The guide and driver expect the tips at the end of the tour which depend on the number of days they are with you. US$ 8-10 per day to the guide and US$ 6-8 per day to the driver would be good tip at the end of the trip.
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I wanted to put you all into one email thanking all of you for your efforts in making our trip to India and Bhutan probably the best overseas travel experience my wife and I have ever had.
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This is to express our deep appreciation and thanks for the excellent program you designed for us for our recent tour of South India. Everything went as planned, without the sl...
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The trip to Lhasa was perfect. Everything happened as planned, no problems whatsoever.
I really liked the Hotel, The Heritage (but...
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It is with many thanks that I write to you and thank you for arranging our trip to Tibet and mainland China. To travel to Everest Base Camp was our long-standing dream, a...
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Arun --- Approximately three weeks ago our daughter, Bernadette Starszak, traveled to Peru with assist from Third Eye Travel. She traveled alone and, needless to say , her father and I were quite conc...
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Just wanted to let you know that Morgan and I had a wonderful trip. We enjoyed Nepal. Your guide, Kripa was a real pro and a font of information. The drivers were great and safely navigated an insane ...
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Arun, Sonam. Thanks so much for everything. We had a GREAT trip and your local associates were excellent, on time and communicative about any problems. Kripa was especially helpful to us with everythi...
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An awesome trip. The guides and support staff were amazing, flexible and experience. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.
Hanna Kellen
Clovis, CA
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We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and feel the local guide and driver were excellent and made the adventure very comfortable. The hotels and food were acceptable. The international flights and transfers ...
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An awesome trip. The guides and support staff were amazing, flexible and experience. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.
Hanna Kellen - Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, Nepal
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The highlight of the service was Mr. P. Badoni in Delhi. We never had to worry. He provided with door-to-door local agents and guides. We had the same driver Anand, the entire trip. Anand clearly care...
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