On Arrive
The tour operator in Bhutan will apply for your visa, which takes a minimum of three weeks to process. It is mandatory that visa clearance be obtained prior to departing for Bhutan. The national airline, Druk Air, will not issue your tickets without this clearance. The visa will he stamped at the port of entry upon payment of the fee of US$20, two passport photos are required for the visa. All visitors entering the kingdom are required to complete the Customs Form upon arrival in Paro. The following articles are exempt from customs duty: (a) personal effects; (b) 2 liters of alcohol, 400 cigarettes 150 gm of tobacco; (c) instruments, Apparatus, or appliances for professional use; (d) photographic equipment, video cameras, and other electronic goods. The articles mentioned in sections (c) an (d) must be declared on the Customs Form. If these items are disposed of in Bhutan by sale or gift, they become subject to customs duty.
Import and export of arms, ammunition, explosives, narcotics and drugs, and wildlife products is strictly prohibited. Also Visit - Bhutan tour Packages from Delhi
On Departure
Be cautious when purchasing old and used items. In order to protect Bhutan's cultural heritage, the Bhutanese Government prohibits the ex-port of religious artifacts or antiques of any type. If you are unsure about a particular object, ask your tour guide or call the Division of Cultural Properties in Thimphu or you can contact Swan Tours one of the leading travel agents in India. If you listed personal electronic equipment, cameras, or computers on the entry customs form, they will be checked upon departure. The airport departure tax is US$10.
Dining
Since travel in Bhutan is an all-inclusive package, group travel dictates where you will be eating most of your meals. Usually you will eat in a restaurant or a dining room within a hotel or guest house, in the company of your fellow travelers.
Most meals offered to tour groups are limited to a fixed menu and served buffet style. Most hotels serve Chinese, Continental, and Indian food. In the morning, the cooks usually make a standard Western breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast, orange juice). Although many restaurants have extensive menus, dishes tend to be the same from place to place. Some chefs will take requests, a new concept that seems to work well with travelers. If there is a special dish that your group would like, make sure to make your request well in advance of your scheduled mealtime.
Both lunches and dinners are always served with either a rice or noodle dish, with a variety of vegetables and meats. Since most places cater to travelers, they rarely make Bhutanese food. If you would like to try the native cuisine, which employs a delicious blend of spices, chilies, and cheeses, tell the chef you would like to sample some of the local food. If you are a vegetarian or follow a strict diet, or would prefer something off the menu, discuss this in advance with your tour guide or hotel proprietor.
Precautions
Tap water is not safe to drink in Bhutan, and ice should not be used in any beverage. If you can, either bring a water filter with you, or bring a water bottle, and treat the water with iodine; these methods avoid the pollution of plastic bottles. If you are traveling in a group, your tour guide will probably arrange to have properly treated water available. If not, ask the guide to provide you with bottled water at all meals. Also, brush your teeth with treated, boiled, or bottled water.
It's best to steer clear of raw, unpeeled fruits and vegetables and undercooked meat. Most hotels and better restaurants soak their fruits and vegetables in iodized water. However, if you are not sure, do not eat it. It is best to avoid salads. A wise rule of thumb is to eat hot foods while they're hot.
Tipping
In hotels and restaurants, tipping is not the norm, especially since a 10% services charge and a 10% Bhutan sales tax are added to your bill. Of courses you can always make exceptions if someone does exceptional work for you.
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