Travel Guide

Entry points into Bhutan are by road through Phuentsholing, Samtse, Gelephu and Samdrupjongkhar in the south or by air in Paro international airport. Our Airline (Druk Air & Bhutan Airline) is linked to Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Bangdrogora, Singapore and Dacca.

All visitors will be handed a Customs form on their Flight and the completed customs form must handed over to the Customs Authorities on arrival. before the approval of visa, Druk Air Tickets, Hotel confirmation Voucher and other necessary information will be sent to you prior to your departure to Bhutan further, Before processing the visa/Entry Permit, Travelers except Indian nationals have to Pay $200 per head per night and INR 1200 by the Indians.

Bhutan has a season for everyone. So Bhutan is an all-season destination with a climate that varies from region to region. The dry and pleasant autumn & winter months offers warm days, when the sun is shining and cool in the evenings and early mornings. The spring season offers warmer and pleasantly mild temperature even up to the alpine regions. Summer brings the monsoon, yet most of the days it is clear and warm.
Ngultrum, the currency of Bhutan, has the same value as the Indian rupee, which is the legal tender. Indian rupee is accepted throughout Bhutan, but not the 1000 notes. Prices are usually quoted in ngultrum although US dollars are widely accepted throughout country. Guests are recommended to carry cash in either currency or travelers’ cheque. However we some ATMs like Visa and Master Card are available in Bhutan.

We have the basic facilities of health everywhere in the country. The best facilities are available at the general hospital in Thimphu. Guests are advised to avoid untreated or un-boiled water. We provide mineral water to all our guests. Altitude sickness can be problem for some travelers in Bhutan and efforts are made to acclimatize before undertaking extensive activities or treks. Our guides are trained for the First Aid Services. However, we advised our guests to bring their own medicines for their requirements, although general medicines are readily available in Bhutan.

Our Bhutanese diet is red & white rice, buck-wheat, wheat, maize & Meat and poultry like pork, beef, chicken, and cheese. Chilies in Bhutan are taken as a vegetable and not as a spice.(Yamy Ema datshe)

Airline limits you to one checked bag at a maximum weight of 25kg for economy class and 30kg for business class, and the hand luggage must not exceed 5kg. Clothing requirements vary greatly depending on the season.
For Summer Days: light & loose clothing with evenings requiring a sweater or a jacket.
For autumn, spring and winter days: long underwear worn under trousers combined with multi layering on top and fleece or down jackets. However, Fancy dresses are not permitted in Holy sites

Wish You a wonderful trip to Bhutan