Facts to Know
The government, currency, and overall country
The expected daily cost for travelers in Bhutan is about $250 Americab dollars. That converts to about $16706.25 Bhutanese Ngultrum. In Bhutan the currency converts to a very small amont of American money, $0.001 dollars. The Indian currency (rupees) are freely used in Bhutan but ngultrum is forbided in India. The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.
Climate and What to Pack
Map
Bhutan is landlocked between China and India though is near The Bay of Bengal. Throughout the year there are two main seasons summer, and winter. During summer it is hot and rainy/humid, and in winter it is cold and dry. I would recomend going in a transfer period because it is not too rainy but can ocasianly rain. Since Bhutan does border two major countries India, and Chaina many people visit for only a day trip or stay for one night.
For packing it depends on the season the must haves durring summer include rain gear, and warm clothes. For winter a coat, warm clothes and sunscreen is necasary.
Getting Around
Getting arounnd Bhutan can be difficult due to the lack of taxis and busses, but there are ways to help with the confusion. Bikes have been getting more and more popular around Bhutan speccifically in more urban areas. So for short distances bikes are the way to go, but for longer rides taxis and busses can be helpful. One thing about them is that they are mainly in cities so it may be hard to find a cab in the farm country.
Attractions
There are many things to do and see in Bhutan but only some stand out as spectacular. One amazing expirience is too go to the wonderful Taktshang Goemba a religious attraction with a beautiful sight. You might have wondered where is that stunning place on the home page. Now you know that it is Taktshang Goemba. You can visit free of charge with a short hike to get to the top. Another popular attraction is the Punakha Dzong a architactural beauty. It used to serve the government but when they wanted to go to a new place they moved and left this behind as a tourist attraction. The recomended time to go to the Punakha Dzong is in spring due to the lilac colored Jacaranda tree.
Travel Guide
Bhutan
Food
The most common meals in Bhutan are rice, and ema datshi which are eaten almost every day. The people tend to like spicey curries, simular to Indian food. Most people grow their own food and cook their own meals every day but their are many delicious resturants in the cities. When people live in the highlands there is little to no acsess to rice, so they make substatutes including barley, corn or potatoes. The Bhutanese food originated from India and China. The curry is a perfect example of Indian food, with noodle soup being a great one for the China portian. Since Bhutan does not have the best water many travelers only drink bottled water. The natives however can drink the water because they are used to it but if you are coming from a first world country than you could get very sick.
Customs
Gestures
History
Greetings
One common way to greet people is by saying kuzuzangpo (Is your body well) along witha handshake for a commoner or a bow for supperior.
Scince the beginning of Bhutans history there was a dominant religion of Buddhism. That is still prominant today.
It is considered rude to look a superior in the eyes so most of the time people would lower their eyes or bow their head when talking to a knight, king, Female Royalty, Minister, or just anybody that is worshiped.