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Other
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Ground Transport : |
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All applicable ground
transportation is already
included in your daily
tariff. We use only clean,
comfortable and well
maintained cars, vans and
coaches to transport our
guests. |
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Guides : |
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All our local guides in
Bhutan are very
knowledgeable in the local
customs and well versed in
English. They have all been
trained and licensed by the
TAB (Tourism Authority of
Bhutan). Our trekking guides
and cooks undergo additional
mountain training, including
safety and first aid. None
of our guests have ever
needed a rescue. |
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Customs :
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Customs regulations strictly
forbid the export of
antiques or religious
objects out of the country
unless you have clearance
from the Antiquities
Department. If you are
carrying religious items
from another country,
declare them on your customs
form on arrival in Bhutan to
avoid any problems on
departure. It is forbidden
to export samples of flora &
fauna.
Still cameras, video
cameras, computers and
personal electronic
equipments may be brought
into the country, but must
be listed on arrival and
taken back with you on
departure. |
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Time Difference :
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Bhutan is 6 hours ahead of
G.M.T. and half an hour
ahead of India. |
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Electricity :
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Officially 220 volts is
supplied by the Department
of Power. But the power
supply can fluctuate. Some
hotels and lodges don’t have
American plug points or
converters. |
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Communication & News :
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Post :
Mail service within the
country and airmail abroad
is available, but can be
slow at times, unless it is
registered or express mail.
International parcel post is
also available. Bhutanese
stamps are particularly
beautiful. Do not miss the
Philatelic Bureau in Thimphu.
DHL is owned and run by a
private company. They have
an office in the Changangkha
area: Tele: +975-(2) 324730
Ext 15. Fax: +975-2-322088
Telephone :
Telephone & fax services
were started in 1990 and now
have been upgraded to
international standard. It
is now possible to direct
dial from any part of the
country. The Bhutan country
is code +975. Telephone
communication is very
reliable in Bhutan.
Internet :
Internet Service in Bhutan
was introduced in 1999
coinciding with the Sliver
Jubilee celebration |
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Insurance : |
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Our cost does not include
insurance of any kind. It is
recommended that travelers
obtain a comprehensive
insurance coverage for
personal injury, loss &
damage of property and also
tour cancellation. |
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