Travel
lovers always remain keen to visit a destination like Bhutan that is bestowed
with natural beauty and serenity. Bhutan is a worth-visiting country that’s why
people somehow plan the trip even if they have a low budget!
Although
visiting
Bhutan with a low budget isn’t easy because
of the fixed daily tariff that is imposed by the Bhutanese government. Still,
you can follow some tips to explore this fascinating land without burdening
your pocket. Keep reading to know more:
Visit Bhutan during Lean Season:
The
daily tariff rates change as per the season in Bhutan. These rates are
comparatively high in peak season months when a high number of tourists visit
the country. So, you should avoid planning a trip in that season to save
amount. Instead, plan your trip anytime from December to February and from June
to August as these months are considered the lean season of visiting Bhutan.
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You
can save USD 50 per person by doing so because the tariff rates are USD 250 in
peak season and USD 200 in the lean season. You can also get discounts on
airline tickets, hotel bookings and other expenses in the lean season.
Plan a Group Tour:
Solo
trip and couple trips aren’t very budget-friendly in Bhutan. Tourists
travelling alone to Bhutan have to pay USD 40 per night in addition to the daily
tariff as sub-charge. Couples also have to pay the sub-charge of USD 30 per
night/per person.
Travelling
in a group can be beneficial as a group of 3 people and above has been exempted
from sub-charges. Apart from it, the Bhutanese government also give some
relaxations to big groups like:
One person from the group of 11-15 people gets
a 50% discount on the daily tariff.
One person from the group of 16 travellers or
more gets 100% off on the daily tariff.
Don’t Buy Premium or Luxury Tour Packages:
Many
people don’t know, but the minimum daily tariff of Bhutan is included of all
the things such as a stay in a 3-star hotel, meals, tour guide, local
transportation and entry charges of various tourist attractions.
So,
buying a premium tour package, in this case, would only drain your money
because you will have to pay tariff plus package charges. These packages would
surely enhance the luxury by giving 5-star hotel stay and personal activities,
but you can also have fun without these packages in Bhutan.
Visit Royalty Exempted Regions of Bhutan:
Your minimum daily tariff also contains sustainable development fee; which is USD 65. But to promote tourism, the government have exempted this charge on tourists who are only visiting the eastern region of the country. This makes their tariff amount lower than others who will visit the entire country.
The eastern region covers Tashigang, Mongar, Lhuntse, Pema Gatshel Tashi Yangtse, and Samdrup Jongkhar districts. You can have an amazing time in this region as well. You can explore ancient medieval fortresses, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries in this region.
Those phantasmal snow-capped peaks, the mesmerising
green forested meadows, the fluffy clouds joining the mist from the hills, the
scent of pine, fir and deodar, the crickets and birds chirping to break the
silence of nature — if you are eager to experience this magic of nature then
Himachal is the place to be.
The plethora of activities such as skiing, camping, paragliding,
zorbing and various other adventure sports. One major attraction of visiting
Himachal would be to taste the delicious earthy flavours of the state. Himachal
Pradesh has recently established itself as a haven for food lovers. The
gastronomic local delicacies are served in all popular restaurants.
Most of the restaurants serve a delicious blend of
local ingredients and exotic flavours. The dishes are prepared with nouveau
culinary techniques mixing the aroma of a rich blend of local spices. The most
popular restaurants
in Himachal Pradesh use fresh organic ingredients availed
from local production.
There are picturesque mountain restaurants that give
you an opportunity to soak up the legendary scenic beauty while you titillate
your taste buds with rumbustious culinary delights of the wilderness from the
land of lofty Himalayas. Set foot in Himachal prepared to get floored with food
that really touches your soul!
Evergreen
Restaurant, Kasole
Evergreen Restaurant located in Kunihar, Kasole, Parvati Valley is
famous for the amazing view that it offers along with food. It serves delicious
Chinese and continental spreads. Located in a small hill town, this restaurant
makes you feel relaxed with soothing food mixed with calm scenery all around. This
restaurant is rated in the top 10 restaurants in Kasole.
Renaissance,
Manali
Renaissance Manali presents a homely, warm and relaxed atmosphere. This restaurant is famous for customising your orders based on your preferences. It commands alluring views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Enjoy a range of Mexican and Italian specialities along with authentic Himachali food. Try their chicken hot and sour soup and hot chocolate among hot beverages in a cool chilled-out ambience. This restaurant is located in Old Manali Road, Near Manu Temple.
Café Simla Times, Shimla
Café Simla Times gives you the
opportunity to grab a book with the best cup of coffee in Shimla. It is one of
the oldest coffee shops in Shimla. The interiors of the café is fascinating
with handwritten posters and pamphlets pasted on the walls.
A cosy café with a bar to sit with your beer and watch the mesmerising sunset across the hills while you listen to some jazzy live music. Try out the best of Café Simla such as wood-fired oven pizzas, shakes, and desserts and enjoy the live local bands performing over the weekends.
Goofa Ashiana, Shimla
Goofa Ashiana, located at the Ridge, The Mall at Shimla serves delectable Asian and Indian meals. The combination of a cosy ambience with a picturesque setting along with delicious fast food offerings makes it a very popular eating place for guests.
The mouth-watering menu of Goofa Ashiana includes authentic Chinese and North Indian cuisines. You can even get some hot Gulab Jamuns, samosas, sandwiches, pakoras, cakes and patties. It is a landmark building in Shimla because of its gazebo-like shape. This place makes for a good early family dinner or maybe a sumptuous breakfast.
Cecil Restaurant, Shimla
The British reminiscent of aura and glamour, Cecil Restaurant, is among Shimla’s elite corners. This all-day dining-out restaurant in Longwood Shimla still breathes the fashionable royalty that it was once. The food spread includes international, pan-Indian along with palatable local Himachali dishes. Get mesmerized by the stunning views and the combinations of pizzas, pasta, non-veg spreads, soups and appetizers.
Having an English style High Tea under the vast skylight in Cecil’s signature atrium lounge or some freshly brewed coffees, or maybe some premium alcoholic drinks along with a wide menu of a variety of snacks. Professional service and good food make this place coveted. Try Mexican, Chinese, Continental or Thai — you will be impressed and left speechless. The colonial elegance with the exotic curries and soups makes Cecil a must-visit restaurant.
La
Plage, Manali
The immensely popular restaurant La Plage in Manali has a Chic and sophisticated interior with wooden furniture and large windows that allow a lot of sunshine. Gorge authentic French cuisine sitting amidst brightly coloured interiors.
This spacious eatery looks inviting and is known for its range of delightful French cuisines. The dishes prepared along the lines of authentic recipes with a blend of genuine spices exude real robust French flavours. If you are the exploring type and in love with what’s new in food, do try this place. The chef will walk you through the menu and help you choose what is best. And the best will not cease to surprise you.
Deyzor
Hotel Restaurant, Kaza
Deyzor Hotel Restaurant is a charming eating place in Kaza and is
the best in Kaza. The friendly, polite and professional staff serves some
amazing dishes. The restaurant has a warm, colourful, cosy and inviting décor.
The restaurant gets even more interesting with the quirky and inspiring quotes,
facts and trivia pasted all across the restaurant. Expect some fresh food
cooked with love and care.
This place serves delightful Indian as well as continental fares. The desserts are to die for. Taste some apple pie to believe it. There is Simba the St. Bernard to win you over in case you are a pet lover. The restaurant follows environment-friendly policies and bans the use of single-use plastic. Have a tete-a-tete with Skalzang, the owner, to get to know some of his archery feats.
Other
Restaurants to Try in Himachal
Also try out the Moonpeak of McLeodganj, Dharamshala around Dalai Lama’s temple path; Himalayan Café of Kaza, for a serene look at the lake; Lazy Dog Lounge of Manali for its surrounding greenery; and Rasta Café in the Kullu Valley for authentic recipes prepared with organically sourced ingredients.
Newcastle upon Tyne
is a city known mainly for its industrial heritage, delicious brown ale,
vibrant nightlife, and distinct ‘Geordie’ dialect. To us, it’s certainly one of
the highlights of the North of England but why should you put in on your bucket
list? We’ve put together a list of facts to convince you to visit our
wonderful, colourful corner of the UK, close to your perfect accommodation in
Newcastle, PREMIER SUITES.
[1] FIRST SWING BRIDGE
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead’s Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. Opened for public use in 2001, the award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineer Gifford. The bridge is sometimes referred to as the ‘Blinking Eye Bridge’ or the ‘Winking Eye Bridge’ due to its shape and its tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city.
Did you know the
Millennium Bridge was the world’s first swing bridge? The bridge is fondly
nicknamed the blinking eye bridge due to the shape. The city actually has 7
bridges across half a mile of the River Tyne.
In 2016, the
beautiful Angel of the North Statue was decreed an official English Icon by the
Government. It was built in 1998 by sculptor Anthony Gormley to commemorate the
two centuries of coal mining in Newcastle and as a symbol of our hopes and
fears.
[3] WALL OF DEFENSE
Hadrian’s Wall (Newcastle upon Tyne) – 2019 All You Need to Know Before You Go (with Photos) – Newcastle upon Tyne, England | TripAdvisor
Hadrian’s Wall, which
was built on the orders of the Roman Emperor of the same name, was once a
defensive fortification dotted with Forts and spanning a huge 73 miles. It is
one of the largest Roman Artefacts still standing today and has earned its
badge as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the walls are still visible in
Newcastle.
[4] SPORT STADIUM
St. James ParkFootball stadium, Newcastle
St James Park, home of the Premier League club Newcastle United F.C. is one of the oldest football stadiums in the UK and has a capacity of over 52,000 people.
[5] TALENTS
IC : http://www.antanddec.com
Some of the world’s
best comedians, singers and presenters hail from Newcastle. Among those are a
renowned comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson (aka. Mr. Bean), former Girls Aloud
singer turned reality TV judge Cheryl Cole and award-winning presenting duo Ant
and Dec.
[6] CLIMATE LOVE
Newcastle Gateshead Quayside in Winter
It may not sound very
attractive, but Newcastle is known as the coldest city in the UK! Luckily due to
our geographical position and being in the rain shadow of the North Pennines,
we are also the driest with less rainfall than anywhere in the UK.
[7] GEORDIES
Locals are called
Geordies because the city was the only one in the North East that supported
George II during the rebellion of 1745.
[8] FRIENDLY ACCENT
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The Geordie accent
that we are so famous for has been voted one of the friendliest in Britain.
[9] PARK
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Newcastle Town Manor, located in the city just 20-minutes’ walk from PREMIER SUITES, high-quality serviced apartments in Newcastle, is larger than most of the parks in London, including Hyde Park (363 acres) and Hampstead Heath (790 acres).
[10] ROLLING
RESIDENTS
Windscreen viper
The windscreen wiper
was invented in Newcastle, proving we have some very innovative residents!
[11] GINGER WHAT?
Dress Fashion Red Hair Ginger Woman Female
The North East has
the greatest variety of ginger hair in the world with over 47 shades in the
Tyne area.
[12] E-LIT STREET
by LVNWtransFoto Mosley Street Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Mosley Street was the
first street in the world to be illuminated by electric light.
[13] UP FOR SHOPPING
The largest shopping complex in Great Britain. The MetroCentre in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England. IC: Article by Newcastle Chronicle
The Metro Centre, a
short drive from your accommodation in Newcastle, is one of Europe’s top 10
largest shopping malls and has a fantastic variety of shops and outlets.
Newcastle University
is officially one of the best universities in the world, ranking in the top 1%
according to QS World rankings, it’s also said to have the best student
nightlife in the UK.
Newcastle also has
some of the best food in the world (we may be biased about this one!). The
energy drink Lucozade was invented in Newcastle. The beloved Cadbury chocolate
bar, Wispa was launched here and Gosforth was home to the first-ever Greggs
Bakery in 1983.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Katie McGarr is a daytime writer for PREMIER SUITES Newcastle, an exemplary traditional hotel alternative offering bright and spacious serviced apartments for locals and travellers. Travel and lifestyle make up a big portion of what she mostly writes about. For her, the beauty of this world is worth-sharing and appreciating.
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2. Inca trail trek: Located in South America , Inca trail is the most difficult hiking destination in the world. It is trek in Peru and terminates at Machu Picchu.
3. Alberta: It is the most impressive scenic beauty in Canada which attracts millions of tourist . The glaciers and turquoise lake has its own incredible beauty.
4. Pitvice lake national park: Located in the continent of Europe , it is considered one of the best places around the world. This park is known for 16 terraced joined for waterfalls. It has blend of oak forests, Meadows and limestone rocks makes it the best spot for photography.
5. Paris: The largest city in the France, has the best tower in the world the Eiffel Tower. Wanted to be at the top of the Eiffel tower at night and want to view the citylights of Paris.
6. Iguazu Falls: Separating the border of Argentina and Brazil, it has the incredibly beautiful waterfall and want to hear the noise of that. The falls lie split between Brazil and Argentina in a large expanse of national park, much of it rain-forest teeming with unique flora and fauna.
7. Bali : An island in the Indonesia is the relaxing and beautiful. And also is budget friendly. It is known forvolcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies and coral reef. Ulwatu temple is the best place in Bali.
8. Gardens by the bay in Singapore: Best tourist attraction in Singapore. There are 18 trees in the garden and 12 of them are clustered and named as super trees groove.
9. Valley of flowers: Located in Uttarakhand , India it has thousands of varieties of flowers and known for its Meadows and Alpine flowers and varieties of Flora.
10. Cape Town: A place in South Africa, which is crowned by the table mountain national park. From the national park there is a complete view of the city which is magnificent to see.
So, what are your top ten places you want to travel to and why?
Isha Arora, studies at LDRP Institute of Technology (2020)
