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March to May/June is spring in Bhutan and it is the best time to travel Bhutan from Mumbai. During this time, the air becomes clear fresh with sunny sky. The average temperature during this time becomes 20 0 C to 25 0 C which is very much soothing and comfortable for a tripper. This is the most pleasant time in Bhutan with dry and sunny weather all the time. The famous rhododendrons bloom this time and flood the valleys with colour. From June to August monsoon comes and the mountain covers with heavy rain. Flights (except the chartered flights) may interrupt their schedule due to rain.

Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest Monastery is a sacred place and mostly visited tourist destination for every Bhutan traveler. The site is located approximately 10 km north of Paro at an elevation of approx 10,000ft. To visit this astonishing place, travelers must trek for 2 to 3 hrs among the beautiful, shady pine forest.

Facts about Taksang hike:
Distance: 10 km from Paro town
Elevation: 1700 feet
Time for hike: total 5 to 7 hrs for both ascending and descending.

This is one of the mostly circulated queries on web. In NatureWings opinion first of October to end of December is best time to hike Tiger's Nest as during this time, sky remains cool, clear and trekking seems comfortable. From January to end of February, heavy snowfall happens in the region and entire monastery remains under thick snow making it impossible to hike. Again spring season comprising of first of April to end of June is also best time to hike Tiger's Nest. Travelers are advised to restrain from visiting this place from July to end of September due to rainy season.

Raven (Corvus corax) is the national bird of Bhutan.

Medium-grain Red Rice is the staple food of Bhutan.

• Brilliantly carved colorful masks
• Handicrafts made of cane and bamboos
• Dzi Beads or colourful Himalayan Beads
• Fancy ornaments made from Gold and Silver
• Dappa - the handmade wooden bowls
• Hand-woven textiles
• Beautiful Colored Carved Masks
• Wooden products
• High-Quality Thangka Painting
• Bhutanese Handmade Papers
• Swords, Bows, and Arrows

The use of credit/debit card facility through swiping is really limited in Bhutan. However, you can use your debit card to withdraw cash from Bhutan ATM. Please check with your Bank / Card issuing authority whether your particular card is valid to withdraw money from Bhutan ATM. However you can expect the service charges associated with the ATM withdrawal and it varies from card to card and depends on the agreement between your Bhutan ATM Bank and your card issuance Bank. So, it is advisable always to carry Indian cash and Reserve Bank of India allows carrying RS 25,000/- Per Head cash to Bhutan.

Yes, you can carry Indian Note to Bhutan. Except Rs 2000/- Note, which is not a legal tender in Bhutan? However, many merchants in Bhutan now days accept Rs 2000/- Note.

Yes, you can get Pure Vegetarian restaurant in Thimphu and Paro. You can get authentic Gujarati, Rajasthani and Jain veg food in Nivana Restaurant. However, other than Thimphu and Paro, you won’t get pure vegetarian restaurant, but you can certainly get the Vegetarian food. In all Hotels, you will get the pure vegetarian food.

Bhutan is considered one of the safest countries for woman. So, Solo woman travelling from Mumbai is absolutely very safe, particularly if you take Paro Airport to Paro Airport route. We recommend for a solo woman to avoid the land route through Phuentsholing.

In Bhutan, medical facility is really limited, only in Thimphu General Hospital you can consult specialist doctors. Rest of the places in Bhutan, the facility is really limited.

Dialysis facility is available only in Thimphu. You need to do prior appointment for the dialysis. Please consult your travel specialist for arranging the appointments. Please also consult your doctors before taking any decision regarding Dialysis facility in Bhutan.