Bhutan is yet to open now. Bhutan covid lockdown started on 6th March 2020 which lasts till now. At the moment, no definite plan for tourism reopening has been announced. Currently, there are no covid deaths in Bhutan. Bhutan covid cases today is only 636 where the majority of the infected people are also already recovered. Bhutan is following zero-death-policy as ordered by His Majestic the King of Bhutan. The king himself is in the frontline inspiring people. Tourism restrictions in transit countries are also another factor blocking travelers for Bhutan.
When will Bhutan open for tourists?
Although Bhutan is highly affected by covid 19 in Bhutan today, up till further notice is Bhutan is closed. Also, travelers are on hold by the restrictions imposed by the countries to enter Bhutan. It’s not possible to say when Bhutan open to tourists looking at current situations. Especially Bhutan is also affected by covid cases in India daily which is nearby. Even though Bhutan is following a strict zero-death policy from COVID-19, Bhutan might reopen for the new tourism year of 2021.
Bhutan travel and covid update
Because of Bhutan travel restrictions covid 19 presently, Bhutan is closed nowadays. However, Bhutan covid update is remarkable with no single death, low infections and high recovery rate if compared to like say the neighboring country India. Indeed, there’s no dispute with a massive outbreak in Bhutan due to Bhutan’s small and disciplined population. Bhutan imposes strong laws with effective government measures to keep the virus at bay. All tourism entries into Bhutan have been suspended and all travelers, even Bhutanese, are subject to three weeks of quarantine when entering Bhutan from other countries. The border with India has also been sealed from 23rd March. But somehow, the virus entered Bhutan through the border and sporadic community transmission started. It’s being well contained by the authorities through aggressive contact tracing and testing.
Bhutan small group and private tour 2021
Bhutan might reopen for tourists in the year 2021 during when small group tours to Bhutan including a private tour to Bhutan will be operational. Small group travel to Bhutan is the best means to enjoy Bhutan and witness its natural beauty along with experience it’s unique Buddhist culture and traditions. There are lots of private tour operators in Bhutan who handles any tour packages in Bhutan. Additionally, a private tour to Bhutan is also another best option to visit and explore Bhutan. One can’t simply travel to Bhutan and must come through one of the private tour operators in Bhutan. So anyone’s planning a holiday in Bhutan then a Bhutan tour with a government registered local travel company is highly recommended.
