The reason not everyone in the country is the world's happiest
Dubbed "the most happy paradise world" but not
promote Nearby Bhutan, fearing the negative impact from tourism.
The images conjured happiest country world / Switzerland
reason the happiest nation in the world
Bhutan is a country that is landlocked in South Asia between
India and China. Small country but was dubbed "the happiest country
world", is wonderland for anyone who has ever set foot. When to Bhutan,
visitors can feel the atmosphere of peace in the mysterious kingdom - where
cultures traditional Buddhist Himalayan separate from the development trend of
global dizziness. It can be said Bhutan is a land of paradise on earth, but in
fact, for many reasons that the number of annual tourists come here are few.
Travel restriction policy
Bhutan is a country raises very stringent requirements for
visitors. Tourist visa to come here only at the request of tour operators are
licensed by the government, and only for the specific dates that the tour was
arranged and prepayment. However, even for approved tours to Bhutan, the
government has set a minimum price of US $ 200 / person / day (approximately
4.5 million) for the entire cost.
So, if you are self-sufficient traveler coming here will not
be granted a visa. This is explained by the Bhutan government's concerns about
the negative impact that tourism can affect balance and sensitive ecosystems of
this small country.
Government of Bhutan focused on the spread of national
culture through tourism is more interested in the economic benefits that the
industry brings. Photo: Heavenlybhutan
Currently, for tourism policy was more open but the number
of tourists in
Bhutan is limited. Annually, only about 35,000 foreign visitors
come here by the government to focus on the dissemination of culture through
tourism Bhutan is more interested in the economic benefits that the sector
brings to the nation.
Aviation
In Bhutan has only international airport of Paro, 65 km from
the capital Thimphu. Visitors wishing to fly to Bhutan transit in Bangkok
(Thailand), Calcutta, Dhaka, Delhi, Bagdogra (India) or Kathmandu (Nepal). In
addition, the only airline flying to this schedule is Druk Air - Royal Bhutan
Airlines. Number of tickets for this flight are not many and can not be
reserved. You can only buy tickets directly at the airport if they produce
valid papers full of tours already paid and are licensed by the government.
Currency exchange difficult and expensive price
In Bhutan, it is difficult to find a bank or ATM outside the
capital, Thimphu. Photo: Thedailystar
Bhutan using the ngultrum (Nu), the exchange rate fixed
under the Indian rupee. Here, visa and master cards are only accepted in some
hotels and large restaurants, so when to travel, you should bring your best and
then converted into US dollars at the airport Nu. If out of the capital,
Thimphu, would be very difficult to find a bank or ATM transactions here and
also spend a lot of time. This is one of the difficulties travelers face when
traveling in Bhutan.
In addition, one of the other reasons why fewer tourists
visited Bhutan as prices here are very expensive. Bhutan government taxation
policy applies to all items of tourists, including tax guides, drivers, private
car ... Even the tour package includes accommodation, meals, tours, entry fee,
visa fee ... also highly taxed. Typically, a customer to take this tour to 300
USD / day (approximately 6.7 million) in peak season and 240 USD / day
(approximately 5.4 million) in the low season.
Culinary Bhutan
They use hot peppers to make the main raw materials for the
food, not the spices. One of the traditional dish of Bhutan is eme daste,
including large green peppers served with fruit cheese sauce.
Buddhism is the state religion Diamond admitted in Bhutan,
two-thirds of the people here follow this religion. So culture in small country
with bold colors and Buddhism, which is why the fruits and vegetables are
popular dishes here. Although hotels for tourists can be internationalized by
serving meat and reduce the heat level in the food, this is still one of the
challenges that those who intend to visit the country this thinking must
consider before making a decision.
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