Bhutan is home to splendid scenes, charming religious groups, some incredible and extravagant accommodations, and a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Nestled between India and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and hidden in the great valleys of the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan has a reputation as a little paradise on earth. The country has become more inviting in recent years with the introduction of cutting-edge innovations, bistros, and Wi-Fi. However, there is a catch to visiting Bhutan. It cannot be visited like any other destination. If you are looking for Bhutan tour packages from Mumbai, you will find that your search will be very bleak as in order to book a Bhutan tour package, you will have to do it through travel managers in Bhutan. There is also a mandatory fee of $250 per day that visitors must pay, which works out to around INR 17,000 – a hefty amount for a single day! All that said, if you’re excited about a trip to Bhutan in the near future, here’s what you need to know.

Schedule your trip during the festive seasons

When you pay $250 dollars a day to any government, you should definitely try to make the most of your trip! Take every opportunity to make your visit an endless affair of exciting things to do. Festivals in Bhutan are, by and large, a presentation of delightful moving art and nearby Bhutanese in their best traditional dress. Certain festivals, for example Paro Tsechu attract a large crowd. For a more comfortable company, you can consider going to the less clear festivals. There are also smaller festivals that take place at different times of the year, attracting the attention of people from far and wide.

Beware of high seasons

April, October and November are for the most part the peak time frame in Bhutan. If you are thinking of passing through Bhutan in the middle of these particular months, you should book your air tickets and hotels at least a couple of months in advance of the date you scheduled for your tour, as you will have trouble booking a ticket or even get a decent room of your choice.

Consider a homestay

This is likely to be a more authentic approach rather than staying in inns. While there are comfortable 3 star hotels in Bhutan that come with all the necessary facilities, that is something you can experience anywhere. If you are comfortable with that, there is nothing better than a homestay in Bhutan. Having a homestay will give you direct participation in the daily life of the Bhutanese family. Still, keep in mind that most families won’t have hot showers, central heating, or Wi-Fi.

So yes, a visit to Bhutan may not be the most luxurious of trips and with the $250 per day tag hanging around, you may think why not take the India holiday packages and visit parts of North East India where some parts share similar traits and lifestyle but believe me Bhutan as a country is completely different and they are a proud group of people when it comes to their culture and one of the kindest breeds of people you will find on the face of the Earth mainly due to their religious teachings and upbringing.