We are back from our backpacking trip to Bhutan, the country of happiness but touch is still intact and memories are fresh. We had been planning this trip for last couple of years and finally packed our bags in 2016 summers to explore Western Bhutan (Thimphu, Punakha, Haa Valley & Paro) over a 9 day trip. Click here […]
Author: Offbeat Explorers
9 day itinerary for Bhutan Backpacking Trip
Our back-packing trip to Bhutan has been one of the most memorable trips that we have been to in recent past. Here are details of our 9 day itinerary for the trip including our road travel from Phuentsholing to Thimphu and return. In case, you are taking a flight to Paro, you will be able to save 2 days and […]
How to Get Bhutan Entry Permit for Indians (And Extension at Thimphu Permit Office)
Indian Tourists do not need a Visa but an Entry Permit for Bhutan and thus getting an Entry Permit becomes a key attribute of planning your Bhutan trip. It becomes even more important since one has to obtain it on the spot prior to entering Bhutan. To help our fellow travelers, we are summarizing common questions about Bhutan Entry […]
Ema Datshi Recipe: Taste of Bhutan
We are back from Bhutan but the smell of fresh air still lingers on. Walks up and down the hills, on the narrow mud trails, through the jungles have left aching legs but blissful spirits. Back in India, we were going through the pictures, when the picture of our going gaga over this one Bhutanese dish popped […]