Bhutan Travel Information

Entry points into Bhutan are by road through Phuntsholing in the south or by air at Paro. Druk Air, the national carrier, is the only airline servicing Paro. There are five flights a week from Bangkok, Kolkata and two flights a week from New Delhi and Kathmandu.  [more]

VISA FORMALITIES
All foreign nationals visiting Bhutan require prior visa clearance. For further details, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bhutan. Airline tickets may be purchased prior to visa clearance, nevertheless acceptance for travel will be subjected to visa clearance only.
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Accommodation / Meals
All guests are put up in government-approved hotels, guesthouses and lodges. While the quality of service, infrastructure and facilities differ in different hotels, tourists are kept in all the hotels during peak seasons because of the limited number of hotels in country. The hotels accept booking on a first come, first serve basis. [more]

The rules and rates for filming in Bhutan differ from that of the normal treks and tours. Tourists or professionals’ intent on filming in Bhutan must abide by the Bhutan Filming Regulations, 1995, available with implementing agency, the Tourism Authority of Bhutan. [more]

DRUK AIR [Royal Bhutan Airlines] is the national carrier of the Royal Government of Bhutan, operating to seven cities in six countries. The airline operates two BAe146-100 series and two A319. Druk Air is also the General Sales Agent for Thai International in Bhutan. [Flight Schedule]