BHUTAN TOURISM POLICY
GUIDELINES:
The Royal Government of Bhutan recognizes
that tourism is worldwide phenomenon and an important
means of achieving socio – economic development
particularly counties like Bhutan. It also recognizes
that tourism, in affording the opportunity to travel,
can help promoting understanding among peoples and
building closer ties of friendship based on appreciation
and respect for different cultures and lifestyles.
There
are, however, problems associated with tourism which, if
not controlled, can have devastating and irreversible
impact on the local environment, culture and identity of
the people. Realizing these problems and the fact that
the resources on which tourism is based are limited, the
Royal government of Bhutan recognizes the need to
develop the Bhutanese tourism industry based on the
principles of sustainability, which means it must be
environmentally and economically viable.
Towards
achieving this objective, the Royal Government, since
inception of tourism in the year 1974, has adopted a
very cautious approach to growth and development of the
tourism industry in Bhutan. In order to minimize the
problems, the number of tourists has been maintain at a
manageable level and this control on number is exercised
through a policy of Government regulated tourist tariff
“ high value low volume”.
|
Peak Season Rates |
| Government Rates |
- Cultural/Trekking - US$200/ - Per day
per person
|
| Surcharge |
- Single Individual - US$ 40/- Per night
halt per person
- Group of two - US$ 30/- Per night halt
per person
|
| Off Season Rates |
- Cultural / Trekking - US$ 165 Per night
halt per person
|
|
The
Government fixes the tourist tariff rates.
|
The peak season Months: March, April, May,
June, September,
October, November, December, January & February.
Off season Months : July &
August.
The tour package includes airport
transfers, accommodation on a twin sharing basis, all meals,
Land transport within Bhutan, Sightseeing, tour guide,
museum fees. Pack and riding ponies applicable.
Discounts
-
50% discount for one person with 11
persons paying
-
100% discount for one person with 16
persons paying
-
25% discount for diplomats accredited
to Bhutan
-
50% discount for children between 6
to 12 accompanied by parents/ guardians
-
25% discount for students below 25
years of age with proper ID.
Entering Bhutan
The most convenient mode of traveling to
Bhutan is by Druk Air, Which is the National Airline. Druk
Air operates flights into and from Paro (Bhutan) to Bangkok,
Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kolkota, New Delhi and Yangoon. Another
entry point to Bhutan is by road through Phuentsholing the
south of Bhutan border with India.
Visa Formalities
Prior visa approval/ clearance is
required for all the tourists visiting Bhutan. We take care
of obtaining visas for our clients. For this passport
details should be sent to travel agent in Bhutan 2 weeks in
advance. There is a visa fee of US$ 20/- per person which
should be paid along with two passport size photographs at
the time of arrival at the Paro airport/ Phuentsholing.
Insurance
Clients should obtain their travel
insurance from their places of residence before they leave,
as we do not have any cover for this in Bhutan. Travel agent
in Bhutan will not take any liability for any kind of
illness, injury or death during the tour /trek in Bhutan.
Payment Procedure
As per the Government regulation, all
tour payments must be made in Advance. Travel agent in
Bhutan will advise about the Bank details/account number,
etc. to the clients once the tour-booking is confirmed. |
