It is Known to the natives as Druk Yul (The land of the Thunder Dragon). Bhutan is regarded as the last paradise on Earth. It is isolation, spectacular mountains varied flora and fauna, ancient Buddhist monasteries, vibrant culture and mystic aura have made it so. It is small in size. The kingdom’s topography is one of the dramatic contrasts from the near-tropical southern border with India at an altitude of 300m,the land rises to culminate in the over 7000m peaks of the Himalaya in the North. Which from a natural frontier with Tibetan region of Bhutan’s Northern neighbours China.
The capital of Bhutan is Thimpu. There are many places to see in Bhutan, these are: Memorial Chorten (dedicated to the late king Jingme Dorji Wangchuk), Traditional medicine Hospital, Paro and other places like: Bumthang, Thongsa, Punakha etc.
Access: Druk Air (The Bhutan’s Airlines) operates flights to Paro from Bangkok, Kolkata, Dhaka, New Delhi and Kathmandu also. The overland entry point is in the Indian state of West Bengal into Phuntsholing in the south west Bhutan. Phuntsholing is four hour drive from Gangtok (sikkim) and Darjeeling. The drive from Phuntsholing to Thimpu takes six hours.
Tariff: Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB) has set minimum tariff which are different for high and low seasons. Individuals and group of less then four persons must pay sur-charge. The rates are the same for both cultural tours and treks.
Seasons: March to May and September to November are the high season months. While June /July and December- February comprise the low season. During summer maximum 30 degrees Celsius and in winter minimum 1.1 degrees celsius.
Adventures: Trekking, Tour and Mountain Biking
Accommodation: Modern hotels are available in Thimpu, The outlying areas have comfortable resorts and lodge.
Q: Can I decide on what I see in Bhutan or do I have to go with a planned tour ?
A: Your intrest will be well look after and we can customize the tour programmes to suit your intrest.
Q: Can I travel as an individual with a tour guide ?
A: No,backpacking on your own is not allowed in Bhutan.
Q: Can I travel on my own without booking the trip with travel agent in advance ?
A: Yes you can,provided you pay the mandatory fee of 200 US dollers per night and a givernment sur charge of 40 US dollers per person.Mandatory fee US$ 200 will cover your accomodation, transportation, meals and guide charges.
Q: Do I need to get a VISA for Bhutan ?
A: Unless you are of Indian nationality holding a valid Indian passport, you need a visa for entry into Bhutan.
Q: How can I get a visa to get Bhutan,How you can get visa,Are there any countries from where I can get a visa ?
A: Tourist Visas are all processed in Thimphu via a local travel company. No embassies abroad will issue Bhutan tourist Visa. In order to process your Visa, first your trip duration and itinerary must be confirmed. Then once you send the passport details and one passport size photo, your visa is then ready in 10 days. It is possible to request an expedited. The processed Visa number is then faxed or emailed to you. This confirms your visa for your arrival to Bhutan. When you arrive at Paro airport or at the border at Phuentsholing (for those using the land option), you will then have your visa stamped on your passport; please have 2 passport size photos to be used upon arrival, and visa fees of US$ 40 is to be paid directly.
Q: How can I get to Bhutan? Can I travel overland from India ?
A: You can get to Bhutan by Air from Kathmandu, Singapore, Delhi, Kolkata, Dhaka, Bangkok, Myanmar. If you opt for Overland options, regular road transport are available from Indian cities of Siliguri, Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kalimpong.
Q: How can I pay for my tour? What Currency do I have to pay in? Can I use my credit card ?
A: We accept deposit in form of Credit card payment or bank transfer. The balance payments for the trip can be wired, Banker’s Check or even personal checks are accepted if received 60 days before the departure date. Payments mostly accepted in US$.
Q: How safe is the Bank Transfer Deposit ?
A: If you feel unsafe bank transferring to a distant account you have two options: a) you may ask us for client references from your country who have traveled with us recently and or b) you can also decide to bank transfer 15% of all payments upon confirming the tour and the rest to be paid upon arrival in Bhutan in US$.
Q: Insurance ?
A: We recommend you to insure yourself against sickness, emergency rescue, accident, Hospitalization, cancellation etc., as we accept no responsibility or expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons or their belongings during these tours.
Q: What is the best time to trek in Bhutan ?
A: Spring and fall are the best times for most trek in Bhutan. But there are some great treks in the lower reaches of the Himalayas, that are best done in winter.
Q: What languages are tours available in ?
A: Tour guides are mostly English speaking. But Chinese, German or Japanese speaking guides are also available with an extra fee.
Q: What’s the best season to visit Bhutan ?
A: Good time to visit Bhutan is anytime except June-July, due to the monsoons rain. The best season to visit Bhutan is between Mid Feb till May & from Sept to November. Many people opt to travel during the moderate months when there are less tourists and plenty of choices in terms of accommodation and flights.
Q: Where do I start if I wish to go to Bhutan ?
A: You can start a dialogue with us and we can walk through the steps. Or If you know the trip that suits you, you can book online, e-mail request, fax or call us.If you need a customized trip, you need to first decide on the approximate duration you wish to spend in Bhutan, then check with the Druk Air flight schedule to make your entry and departure dates; the duration of stay in Bhutan will determine your package costs.
Q: Why is there a fixed cost for travel to Bhutan ?
A: The fixed cost that you pay is not just a fee for entry to Bhutan. This cost is a package tour cost that covers all your hotel, meals, transfers to and from the airport or border, transport for sightseeing, one knowledgeable local guide, all inland permits and fees. And if you are trekking this covers all expenses for the treks such as horses/yaks, guide, all tenting/camping equipment, meals and transport. The only way to visit Bhutan is by purchasing a tour with a reliable and licensed travel agency.
Q: Which Hotels do you use in Bhutan ?
A: We use the best hotels (A class) available in each city of Bhutan. Deluxe hotels can be provided with an extra cost.