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Bhutan
Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 08:22:30 by chimey
... 92°10' east and latitude 26°40' and 28°15'. With an area of approximately 38,394 square kilometers, Bhutan is comparable to Switzerland in both size and topography, being largely mountainous. With these borders a giant staircase is formed - from ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 10, 2009, 02:36:14 by dntfckwitme
... a great deal of integrity and did their best to do the right thing. It's unfortunate that the proprietor of Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks chose to do otherwise. How this affects their reputation will be their ultimate cost and their responsibility.
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 01:10:55 by lanikai
... , she quickly emailed some details giving the history of Mr. Cohn's contacts with her and with the Tourism Council of Bhutan (certainly a VERY different story from his version, when one hears the details) . Mr C only contacted Norphel in late October, ...
 
Some things to remember while in Bhutan
Posted on Mar 3, 2008, 07:02:16 by galing21
... j. Water : Very few hotels have water filtering systems.Therefore it is always advisable to drink bottled mineral water from Bhutan itself. k. Accommodation: most of the tourist visiting Bhutan will be put up in Class "A" hotels.However it has been noticed ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 1, 2009, 11:42:59 by dntfckwitme
... of consulting tour operators. The purpose of this post is to warn those planning a visit to Bhutan to be very careful in selecting their tour operator. I cannot recommend Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks based on my experience. Let the buyer beware.
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 1, 2009, 06:49:51 by lanikai
... there was not proper documentation issued by Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks and that very specific conditions were stipulated by Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks after the fact - conditions that were deemed to be unfair and unreasonable by the Tourism ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Mar 20, 2009, 07:26:44 by dntfckwitme
Do NOT use Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks as your tour operator in Bhutan. Their service is entirely unsatisfactory. They have hidden charges, charge above the government rate without justification, show a general lack of transparency and documentation, ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 4, 2009, 03:19:49 by dntfckwitme
... that is perhaps the best judge of a company's character. In the face of challenges, Lemo, the proprietor of Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks, made certain decisions that placed unfair burdens on the client. These decisions were tantamount to changing ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Mar 27, 2009, 13:21:14 by dntfckwitme
... easy to dismiss a negative review by characterizing it as something evil or culturally disrespectful. This Tour Operator, Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks, conducts business without proper documentation and paperwork and does not use industry standard ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Mar 25, 2009, 20:12:10 by yoedbum
... IMPLICATION IN LIFE. HE IS FRUSTRATED WITH THE MINIMUM CANCELLATION CHARGES MADE ON HIM. ACCORDING TO THE TOURSIM COUNCIL OF BHUTAN, ALL THE TOUR OPERATORS ARE LIABLE TO CHARGE HIGHER THEN THE MINIMUM FIXED TARIFF DEPENDING ON THE QUALITY SERVICES WE ...
 
Travel to Bhutan
Posted on Oct 8, 2009, 06:57:31 by bhutanlink
Hi I am the administrator for Bhutan Link . It's a virtual tour website of Bhutan. Here you can test drive Bhutan before you actually decide to go. It might be useful for people who are interested in Bhutan. Have a visit to the website Thanks
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 1, 2009, 06:01:10 by lanikai
... there was not proper documentation issued by Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks and that very specific conditions were stipulated by Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks after the fact - conditions that were deemed to be unfair and unreasonable by the Tourism ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Mar 31, 2009, 09:55:48 by dntfckwitme
... there was not proper documentation issued by Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks and that very specific conditions were stipulated by Bhutan Norphel Tours & Treks after the fact - conditions that were deemed to be unfair and unreasonable by the Tourism ...
 
Divorce in Bhutan
Posted on Dec 26, 2008, 22:31:14 by wakingdream
... than many other countries. I was surprised to read that in Thimpu, divorce is very common, even though the article reads that Bhutan is urbanising much more slowly than its neighbors. "The divorce case is very, very common. If you go to the ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, 08:17:45 by chewin
... a bit to my enjoyment. Conversations took place on all variety of subjects with honest and informed opinions. Selecting a tour operator in Bhutan is difficult, which is why I want whole heartedly endorse Norphel Tours & Treks. I believe it will make ...
 
Bhutan Democracy Forum and Services (www.bhutandemocracy.com) launched.
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 09:13:37 by bhutandemocracy
... an a mail to groups-subscribe@bhutandemocracy.com or visit Find our rss feeds at Visit for tropical discussions; sharing your ideas on politics; democracy; news; ICT; etc. Team Bhutan Democracy Forum and Services www.BhutanDemocracy.com
 
Travel to Bhutan
Posted on Oct 31, 2009, 08:32:22 by druk123
Hello there, My partner and I are planning a trip to Bhutan in November and was wondering if anyone can recommend a tour company to use while we are there? Many thanks, Simone I recommend, , a new established travel company, and well ...
 
Some things to remember while in Bhutan
Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 09:01:03 by chimey
... and left them alone with the bikes again. They again want to go back and explore more of that truly unique country. You can visit Chimey and Bhutan... Yeoong Travel E-mail: yeoongtravel@gmail.com Phone No : +975 8 271941 Fax No : +975 8 271151
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Jun 27, 2009, 18:12:57 by gobhutan
I understand your frustration of being caught up in the Bangkok airport closure that prevented you from traveling to Bhutan. However, your frustration is misdirected at Norphel Tours & Treks. I have had the pleasure of traveling in Bhutan with ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Mar 31, 2009, 06:33:10 by drajj
I travelled in Bhutan in October last year, all arrangements made by Norphel. Pre-paid as itemised and agreed. Conditions of contract clearly understood by me (I have some experience in tailoring my own holidays and expeds). Standard rates. The entire trip ...
 
Some things to remember while in Bhutan
Posted on Mar 17, 2009, 11:37:45 by galing21
Thanks for those tips... Since you have to come to Bhutan through a licensed tour operator, do you have any suggestions for the better tour operators to use? the first tour operator that comes to my mind is of course 'Bhutan Orchid adventures& ...
 
Some things to remember while in Bhutan
Posted on Mar 6, 2008, 06:03:28 by galing21
... rule not allowed except during festivals when all hotels are packed. Check out on www.bhutanorchidadventures.bt for a visit plan to Bhutan. Hmmm, I knew that I was allowed to couch surf without offering my house, but I felt that that would be wrong. ...
 
Bhutan
Posted on Mar 3, 2008, 07:09:46 by galing21
A while ago,there wasnt a single traffic light in Thimpu,the capital.Wondering if that has changed ? Also,as Bhutan has so few embassies (two at my last count) how does one get a visa ? Yeah there isn't any traffic lights till today To come to ...
 
Travellers and Magicians
Posted on Feb 23, 2006, 23:00:09 by Barrett
I just watched Travellers and Magicians, a movie filmed in Bhutan. Very neat in that frustrating Asian-thinking-plot style and how often does one ever get insights into the culture of a country as hidden away as Bhutan. See it if you get a chance. ...
 
Travel to Bhutan
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 09:47:48 by starlagurl
I'm not convinced this isn't spam... but it would be a good idea to peruse the TP blogs on Bhutan before you book your tour:
 
Travel to Bhutan
Posted on Sep 2, 2009, 07:16:18 by jimsim
Hello there, My partner and I are planning a trip to Bhutan in November and was wondering if anyone can recommend a tour company to use while we are there? Many thanks, Simone
 
Bhutan
Posted on Aug 13, 2009, 02:51:24 by shubhranshu
Bhutan is the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, and the profound teachings of this tradition remain well preserved and exert a strong influence in all aspects of life. Treks are the best way to see and "feel" the country. The Snowman ...
 
Bhutan. Beware Tour Operators.
Posted on Apr 1, 2009, 12:29:46 by happy_in_la
My experience with Bhutan Norphel Tours was the best ever! Everyone on my tour was delighted with all the warm yet professional members of the staff - especially Lemo herself. We thought they handled the finances well and were not overpriced, while ...
 
Some things to remember while in Bhutan
Posted on Mar 12, 2009, 08:39:18 by big_red_truck
Thanks for those tips... Since you have to come to Bhutan through a licensed tour operator, do you have any suggestions for the better tour operators to use?
 
Divorce in Bhutan
Posted on Dec 29, 2008, 15:04:32 by travelmonster
This quote on the article: "In Bhutan basically marriage is very mutual and practical" Passang Dorji Says it all for me - there are numerous reasons for marrying someone and because it's 'practical' wouldn't work for me.
 

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