Four Simple Ways to Prepare for Your Trip to Bhutan

Preparing for a trip to Bhutan is unique. While guests can hike up to the revered 8th century Tigers’ Nest Monastery, they can do so with the help of a licensed tour guide. And to add to the mystery of the place, only two airlines – Druk Air and Royal Bhutan Airlines – fly there. 

Here are four simple ways to prepare for your trip to Bhutan. 

1. Read 

Bhutan Believe, the official website of the Tourism Council of Bhutan has information on the country’s geography, visa requirements, and a section dedicated to commonly asked questions and answers. Seeking out writings by local travel experts such as Yee Gateway, is also recommended.  

2. Read More!

After a preliminary reading on the country, look up more information on places to visit, road conditions, and flight availability. Know more about the country’s transition to democracy in 2008, about its love for chillies, and about its budding fashion industry. 

While preparing for a trip to Bhutan, it is not only the weather, or flights you might want to check for, but to know more about the country’s history, which places to visit and why, and whether or not you can visit these places on your own. 

3. Seek Out a Trusted Travel Partner

Although traveling with an agent is not mandatory, it does make things easier. A trusted travel company can help plan your trip, recommend activities, and assign you a knowledgeable tour guide. A good part of traveling to Bhutan means visiting temples and dzongs (fortress), and to get to these places, a licensed tour guide is mandatory. 

4. Your Goals in Bhutan

A question all travelers should ask is: What are my goals for my trip to Bhutan? What do I wish to take away or leave behind? Bhutan is a very special place, where many people still care deeply about each other. Visitors leave with a strong impression of the country, using terms such as “spiritual, ” and “unique,” in describing their experiences. And going a step further, travelers could also wonder what life post Bhutan looks like. By asking these genuine questions, you could end up making the most of your trip.