Trip Reports - Globetrotting Monkey flies RTW to visit Bhutan/Sikkim (CX F & BA C)
DG_SFO
Sep 23, 07, 4:32 pm
Greetings...
New member to Flyertalk. Thought you might enjoy the blog of my travel companion, Globetrotting Monkey, when we flew SFO-HKG in CX F, stayed at the Peninsula Hotel. Continued onto visit Sikkim & Bhutan...then flew back on Druk Air and BA C home. Lots of photos from planes, lounges and Bhutan at:
http://web.mac.com/globetrottingmonkey/
click on "Trip Blog - Bhutan & Sikkim '06" link......enjoy!
nick_marquise
Sep 23, 07, 5:36 pm
Welcome to FT!
Very nice reports . . . I am sure this will be appreciated.
SMART51
Sep 23, 07, 8:12 pm
Great blog.You remind me of another traveller who is a Bear.
Watch for him:)
Great report! and from your mac too ;) Sounds like you just did what I did but my destination was Tibet though I want to visit Bhutan as soon as next summer.
Questions:
Why did you drive into Bhutan?
Since the kids were so anxious to have a picture I am now wondering what can westerners bring to them as some small gifts?
Did DRUK have First Class and Coach or is it all Coach?
How did you ascend the climb to Tiger's nest? assume it's truly on foot?
What hotel did you stay in Bhutan?
What was the food like in Bhutan? What did you have? Anything we should know to stay away from?
What tour company did you use?
OK thanks in advance I ask these questions here as I know others are interested in visiting Bhutan.
For everyone else I heard that the celebratinos next year around the King won't be made public sounds like to continue to protect their culture from a bunch of tourists? Anyone have any additional info?
jacob_m
Sep 24, 07, 9:19 am
Great blog.You remind me of another traveller who is a Bear.
There is a sheep as well...
Great blog!! ^^
SMART51
Sep 24, 07, 12:27 pm
There is a sheep as well...
Great blog!! ^^
Oh sorry forgot about him.:o
ylwae
Sep 30, 07, 10:34 pm
Link doesn't work :(.
BA Loyal
Oct 1, 07, 9:12 am
Great report! and from your mac too ;) Sounds like you just did what I did but my destination was Tibet though I want to visit Bhutan as soon as next summer.
Questions:
Did DRUK have First Class and Coach or is it all Coach?
How did you ascend the climb to Tiger's nest? assume it's truly on foot?
What was the food like in Bhutan? What did you have? Anything we should know to stay away from?
I was in Bhutan this year. Druk Air does have a business class and the seats are perfectly nice. If you fly from DEL you must get a seat on the left side of the plane so you can see Everest and the Himalayas.
Tigers Nest has to be walked - it is about 3-4 hrs roundtrip. But well worth it.
Food is excellent - lots of chile!