VISA
AND TRANSPORT: Foreign travelers must posses
a visa for Bhutan which is granted initially for
14 days. While the actual visa is stamped on
arrival in Bhutan upon payment of us$20,
visitors need to obtain visa clearance from the
Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB) in advance.
Visa can be extended in Thimphu for up to six
months. The operator making your arrangements
will handle the official formalities.
Transport is provided by tour operators who have
their own fleet of luxury buses. All major
places of interest are connected by paved roads.
ACCESS: Druk Air, Bhutan's airline
operates flights to Paro from Bangkok, Kolkata,
Dhaka, Kathmandu and New Delhi. There are two
overland entry/exit points. One is from the
Indian state of West Bengal into Phuntsholing in
southwest Bhutan. Phuntsholing is four hours'
drive from Bagdogra, the nearest Indian airport,
and seven hour's drive from both Gangtok
(Sikkim) and Darjeeling. The drive from
Phuntsholing to Thimphu takes six hours. The
other point is Samdrup Jongkhar in the
southeast, 110 km from Guwahati, India. An Inner
Line Permit to enter Assam will also be required
to enter/exit through Guwahati. Tashigang is six
hours' drive from Samdrup Jongkhar.
SEASON: March-may and September-November
are the high season months, while June, July and
December-February comprises the low season.
Bring cotton or light woolen wears in summer
(maximum temperature 30 degrees Celsius) and
heavy woolens and down jacket in winter (minimum
1.1 degrees Celsius).
ADVENTURE: Trekking and Mountaineering.
Bhutan is
perhaps the one of the few pockets remaining of
adventure destinations hithero untouched by
modernization – A Shangri- La. Situated in the
Great Himalayan range; it is bordered by Tibet
in the north and to its south by India. As a
purely Buddhist country, it has a rich and
unique culture, tradition and way of life which
still remains pristine. Travelling in Bhutan is
like being transported back to medieval time and
age.
We have prepared the following three itineraries
for you but if you would like a tailor made
itinerary please write to us at
enquiry@sikkimhimalayas.com
Glimpse of the
Dragon Kingdom
This is an introductory trip to Bhutan taking
your to Paro and Thimpu. It is highly
recommended as an extension trip to Tibet, Nepal
or Sikkim. The sights of the various dzongs, the
colourful people, their rich and unique cultural
heritage and religious practice will simple
baffle only discerning adventurer.
ITINERARY
DAY 01
Fly to Paro. Explore Paro market
DAY 02
Tour
of Paro
DAY 03
Tour of Thimpu
DAY 04
Fly to Katmandu
Discover Druk-Yul
This is an adventure trip taking you as far as
Tongsa and Wangdiphodrang besides visiting
interesting sights of Paro and Thimpu. On this
trip you will encounter the glory of the pure
and exotic land, ancient dzongs or fortress,
monasteries and temples that dot the
countryside, its imposing architecture and
superb art.
ITENARY
DAY 01
Arrive Paro.
DAY 02
& 03
Tour of Paro
DAY 04
Tour of Thimpu
DAY 05
Visit Punakha and
Wangdiphodrang
DAY 06
Thimpu
DAY 07
Paro
DAY 08
Fly to Katmandu
Sacred
valley of Bumthang
This is a complete tour of Bhutan taking you to
the sacred valley of Bumthang. This trip offers
spectacular views of virgin mountains, lush
forested valleys, rhododendrons, ancient
fortress, monasteries, temples, and rich diverse
culture and traditions. A short trek in Bumthang
will acquaint you with the life of the simple
folks bringing you close to nature, peace and
solitude.