Travel and Get More Value For Your Money

Travel to Bhutan. It may not be as common a destination as Thailand, Singapore, Hongkong or Malaysia, but it has a lot to offer to those who are seeking for peace and quiet and away from the bustle of the city. The place is a semi-independent kingdom between Northeast India and Tibet. Located along the slopes and ranges of the Himalayan Mountains. It’s a perfect holiday destination where travelers pay low rates for accommodation that includes meals. If traveling in large groups, the rate is at $200 for high peak season and $165 for low. Like in any other deal, the group should be in 5’s or more otherwise the rates could go up. The rates could however, start from as low as $145. The time of the year should be in consideration though if you’re an Asian. Temperatures could get really low during the winter months. If you travel there in the heat of Asian Summer however, the place could be just perfect.

While there are the affordable hotels Bhutan also boasts of luxury hotels like Taj Tashi situated in Thimpu and Aman Resorts with 5 branches spread in the country. You can contact travel agencies for these extravagant bookings. These kind of hotels have popped up in the recent years when they have come to be known as a tourist destination. If you however, wish to stick to the minimum while still enjoying relaxation in luxury, you can personally check out the Hotel Zhiwa Ling which is a good choice. You can visit their website at www.zhiwaling.com. It is located in Paro, where the country’s only airport is located. Zhiwa Ling is actually a series of buildings paving down the hillside. The facility offers a spa of warm stone bath while watching the night sky, and a couple of Buddhist temples, one of which was built with timber beams as old as 450 years. The lobby, 3 floors of brightly painted woodwork will astound you upon entry.

Come dinner time, the Linka Restaurant has menu featuring Thai and can range to as far as Italian cuisine. Sample their tom kha gai which tastes not ony sumptuous but excellent! If you’re more inclined to eating Italian, their Carbonara can be a treat! The main attaraction of Bhutan however, is the peace and quiet. It is amazingly serene in the area. An experience that can only be Bhutan.