Bhutan Tours from Malaysia: Best Bhutan Travel Packages from Malaysia

1. When is the best time to visit Bhutan from Malaysia?

Generally speaking, spring from March to May and autumn from September to November are the best seasons to visit Bhutan. During the spring and autumn in Bhutan, the weather is generally pleasant, with clear blue skies and very little rain.

Winter it the best time to visit Bhutan from Malaysia on a budget, as the daily tariff of a Bhutan tour is USD 200 per person per night (which is USD 250 per person per night in spring and autumn).

2. How many days needed to visit Bhutan for tourists from Malaysia?

The classic trip to western Bhutan, including Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, takes 5 days and you can spend one or two more days in each city. If you are looking for an in-depth Bhutan tour to Bumthang, central Bhutan, you need at least 8 days to go. The panoramic Bhutan tour from the west to the east takes 14 to 16 days.

For the connecting flights from Malaysia to the city you choose to take the flight to Bhutan, you may need to add another one or two days besides the sightseeing tour in Bhutan.

3. Top 5 Things to Do in Bhutan Voted by Our Malaysia Customers

Where to travel in Bhutan is a matter of opinion, and there are a huge number of places you can visit and things to do. A list of the top sights in Bhutan, as chosen by our previous clients from Malaysia are:

Top 1: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
The Taktshang Monastery, or Tiger’s Nest, is the most famous monastery in Bhutan, and lies around 900 meters above the Paro Valley. Set on a narrow ledge in the cliff face this outstanding monastery sits on the site that is said to be the place where Guru Rinpoche landed on his first trip to Bhutan in the 8th century.

Top 2: Visit Punakha Dzong
Renowned as being the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan, the Punakha Dzong lies between the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu, the male and female rivers, and is the second oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Built-in the 17th century by the first Zhabdrung Rinpoche, the Dzong houses the sacred relics of the famous Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan, and the renowned Terton, Pema Lingpa.

Top 3: Take a Great View of the Himalaya at Dochula Pass
Lying on the road between Thimphu and Punakha, the Dochula Pass, at just 3,100 meters, is one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the country. Not only can you get an amazing view of the high mountains of the Himalayas to the north, but it is also the site of the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, the temple in honor of the fourth King of Bhutan. The pass is also home to the 108 chortens, known as the “Druk Wangyal Chortens”, which were built by the Eldest Queen Mother in honor of her husband.

Top4: Visit Thimphu Tashichho Dzong
A Buddhist monastery and fort in the Bhutanese capital of Thimphu, the Tashichho Dzong lies on the banks of the Wang Chhu, and is the traditional seat of the Druk Desi, the head of the civil government of Bhutan. The original Dzong on the site was built in the 13th century, and it was expanded and renamed by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the 17th century.

Top5: Hike to Chimi Lhakhang through the local rice fields
Chimi Lhakhang, in the Punakha Dzongkhag of Bhutan, lies near the small town of Lobesa, on a round hillock in the middle of the valley. Built in 1499, the monastery was blessed by the maverick saint, Drukpa Kunley, who was known as the “Divine Madman”. The monastery can be reached by a short trek through the fields, which takes around 20 minutes to walk.

4. How much money should I take for a Bhutan tour from Malaysia?

How much money you take to Bhutan really depends on you, since almost everything you will need for the Bhutan tour is included in the Minimum Daily Package cost, which is USD 200 per person per night in low season and USD 250 per person per night in peak season. There is not much need for money to spend, except for personal items, gifts for friends and family, and any alcoholic drinks and snacks you wish to buy.

If you are heading off to another country after your trip to Bhutan, then it is a good idea to keep enough to cover the cost of the visa fee when you arrive. US dollars are the best option for this, as most countries will accept dollars for the visa payment.

5. What currency is used in Bhutan? Can I use my Bank Card or Credit Card in Bhutan?

The currency in Bhutan is known as the Ngultrum, and is written as “Ng”. The Ngultrum is linked directly to the Indian Rupee, and has the same exchange rate with foreign currencies. As Indian citizens have freedom of access, the rupee is also widely used in the country, and for large purchases, you can use US dollars in certain places.

There are banks in the country, mainly in the larger cities, and while you can use the ATMs to draw on your credit and debit cards, the fees are normally high. Some hotels and larger businesses accept credit cards, and you can draw on the cards over the counter in the main banks.

However, it is useful to know that, any money you do the exchange, must be changed back to either your own currency, Indian rupees, or US dollars before you leave, it is not permitted to take the Bhutanese currency, the Ngultrum, out of the country.

6. How about the living condition during the Bhutan tour?

Hotels in Bhutan range from 3-star, the minimum requirement for international travelers to stay in, to very good luxury 5-star hotels. Amenities are also ranging from good in the three-star hotels to excellent in the five-star hotels, and it is not unusual to find exquisite decors and sumptuous spas in the higher end hotels.

If you are looking for something different, a homestay in Bhutan is an ideal chance to experience the real Bhutan. Homestays are spent in local traditional Bhutanese homes, with the family that lives there, and are the best way to experience the unique Bhutanese culture at first hand.