Way to Bhutan

One can either fly to Bhutan or travel by road to enter Bhutan. The Paro International Airport, located in Paro, is the only international airport in Bhutan with flights operating to and from 8 cities in 5 countries. Paro is an hour drive away from the capital city Thimphu. Alternatively, tourists can enter Bhutan from the southern borders near India. From the most busy border town of Phuentsholing, it takes about 5 hours by car to reach Thimphu.

Travel Requirements

All people of different nationalities, except for Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldavian passport holders, must process the VISA before traveling to Bhutan. According to the Tourism policy of Bhutan, all tourists must book their holiday through a Bhutanese tour operator or through their international partners. The tour operators take care of the logistic arrangements including the visa, lodging, tours around the country, etc.

For more information visit the following sites:

https://visit.doi.gov.bt/

https://www.tourism.gov.bt/

WAY to Bhutan

In order to travel to Bhutan, it’s mandatory for tourists to use the services of local tour operators. Prior to arrival, visas have to be processed and only can travel tickets be purchased which will be done by concerned travel operator. The Currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum and can be exchanged from Banks. However it is recommended to carry traveller’s cheque and US Dollars as ATM services are limited. There are two options to travel to Bhutan, by air or land. Bhutan’s National Airline , the Druk Air and the Bhutan Airlines, a private airline, operates flights to and from Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore; Khatmandu, Nepal; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and the Indian cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Bodh Gaya and  Guwahati. Thus these destinations are entry points through air to Bhutan. Entry via Land is possible through three entry points from the border towns of  : Samdrup Jongkhar (Southeast Bhutan), Gelephu (South Bhutan) and Phuntsholing ( Southwest Bhutan)

Spiritual Tours

In addition to cultural tours, our company caters to clients who wishes to escape from the pressures of daily life and take time to fine inner peace or learn basic principles of Buddhism. We organize few hours of meditation or sessions with experienced masters from our monastery/retreat centers o share Buddhist philosophy and ideals.

The government has introduced levying of a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$200 per day per tourist which is basically visa fee that needs to be paid directly to the government.

For other daily expenses, the tourists shall pay directly or through the tour operator for accommodation, food, transport, guide, local insurance, service charges, entry fees to monuments and parks. List of hotels and lodges approved for international tourist accommodation is updated from time to time and as per the directives issued by the Department of Tourism.