"This is a very comprehensive guide and probably would be well used alongside a general travel guide to Bhutan with more information on accommodation, eating and emergency services contacts."
This travelog to Bhutan welcomes you with a positive message from the prime minister of Bhutan about how the country is rebuilding tourism after Covid. There is a clear contents page and on pages thirteen to fifteen is a key to symbols to help readers navigate and understand the guide, with a special tips symbol for new visitors to Bhutan. Page nine encourages the reader to discover the magic of Bhutan. It is an interesting and informative read, beginning with the history of the country, including for travellers, a useful paragraph on climate and seasons for choosing when to go! A particularly interesting section was on the country's national animal, bird, flower and so on. It goes on to talk about everyday life in Bhutan, including food and drink, all useful for anyone wanting to fully absorb the culture. There is a good overview of religion and a guide on rules to observe when entering religious buildings. For the adventurous, there is a basic guide to five trekking trails, the maps are a little small but there is a website listed about treks as well. An important note in this part of the book is the currency of Bhutan and the fact that tourists outside of India, the Maldives and Bangladesh have to pay a Sustainable Development Fee for each night they stay in the country. The book closes with essential travel tips including recommendations for hotels, how to get there and places of interest. This is a very comprehensive guide and probably would be well used alongside a general travel guide to Bhutan with more information on accommodation, eating and emergency services contacts.
Julie Lindsell, A LoveReading Ambassador
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