Accommodation
A wide variety of accommodation is available ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to cozy little hotels and homestays in traditional Bhutanese homes and settings. Visitors can be assured of their warmth and comfort of the hotels. Similarly, the ambiance and hospitality offered by the hotels are incredible.
The types of available accommodations are listed below:
1. Hotels
2. Resorts
3. Farm-stays
4. Home-stays
Additionally, visitors embarking on long treks will be provided with tents and whatever other camping equipment is deemed necessary. Regardless of where they stay, visitors can be assured of their comfort and traditional Bhutanese hospitality.
- Hotels
Hotels in Bhutan are rated according to a National .5 Star rating System. All tour operators are required to provide their guests with a minimum of 3 Star accommodations so you can be assured of your comfort. Most hotels provide their guests with Television, Room Service, Fitness Centers, Spas and Wi-fi. However, the exact services available will vary from hotel to hotel.
In order to ensure that all visitors to Bhutan receive high quality accommodations and services. we have initiated a 5-Star Rating System that classifies the various hotels and resorts operating.in the country.
The system is referred to as the ‘Hotel Star System’ and it ranks the accommodations on a scale of 1-5 stars based on an exhaustive set of criteria.
Based on this rating system, establishments are classified into:
- Farm-stays
- Home-stays
- Resorts
- Hotels
- Guesthouses
- Guest Houses
Various Guesthouses are available around Bhutan. They are graded on the same scale as.hotels are graded. The exact.services available can vary among Guesthouses.
- Farm Stays
Visitors also have the option of spending a night in a traditional Bhutanese Farm House.
Agriculture is still one of the major sources of livelihood among the Bhutanese people and a farm-stay will give you an excellent glimpse into the day-to-day life of a typical Bhutanese family.
You will be able to observe age old Bhutanese.farming traditions as the family goes about its daily tasks. You’ll enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and the unparalleled hospitality of a Bhutanese host.
All officially sanctioned and listed farm-stays are.located in the gorgeous Bhutanese countryside amidst lush farmland far from the noise and crowds of population centers. In order to experience a traditional life, electricity and running water are not available at Farm-Stays. Hot water can be provided by the family but will be served in a wash basin/bowl.
- Home Stays
Visitors have the option of spending a night in the traditional home of a Bhutanese family. A home stay will give you an excellent glimpse of the day- to-day life of a typical Bhutanese family. You will enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and the unparalleled hospitality of a Bhutanese host.
All officially sanctioned and listed home-stays are located in the gorgeous Bhutanese countryside, far from the noise and crowds of population centers. In order to experience a traditional life, electricity and running water are not available at Home-Stays. Hot water can be provided by the family but will be served in a wash basin/bowl.
ATM Locations and Currency
ATMs are located within all main towns throughout Bhutan, where money can be withdrawn using a Visa or MasterCard.
Payment System in Bhutan
Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum (Nu.) It is at par with the Indian rupee which is widely accepted in the country.
ATMs are located within all main towns throughout Bhutan, where money can be withdrawn using a Visa or MasterCard. In addition, POS (Point of Sale) services are available nationwide, meaning visitors can pay by credit card at most hotels and handicrafts stores.
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