Bhutan General Information forTravelers
All Tourists desire of traveling in to Bhutan must book
package tours through a local travel agent. Entire tariff are fixed
by Tourism Authority of Bhutan, which covers travelers all meals,
accommodations, transport, guides. This is done in order to keep the
number of tourists on the level, which does not effects the natural
environment or the life style of the Nation.
Visa: Visa is required for traveling to Bhutan and it is
processed in Thimphu through our local tour operator. No foreign
Mission/Embassies abroad grants tourist
visa.
All passport details should be forwarded to the agent at
least 3 weeks prior to date of travel for visa
processing.
Visa fee, which currently cost US$ 20.00 for two weeks
tourist visa and is issued upon arrival at Paro Airport. All
applications need to reach Bhutan well in advance mentioning your
intended arrival dates, tourists are not allowed to board inbound to
Bhutan unless visa clearance has been obtained from Thumbu. Our
agent can take care of all such formalities there.
Climate: In the central valleys where most tourist activities
take place, the winter is dry with temperature up to 18 degree
centigrade at daytime. But early morning and evening be very cold.
In spring, when the forests are vibrant with red, pink, and white
rhododendrons are a beautiful time to visit. From mid March to early
June, the weather gradually warms up prior to arrival of the
monsoon. The end of September when the rain finished, marks the
beginning of autumn clear sky and bright sunshine with temperature
falling towards freezing at night. This also, is a magnificent
season in which to visit Bhutan. It is worth remembering that the
views of High Himalayans are only normally possible from late
September to March. Best Season: March, April, May, September,
October & November Monsoon: June, July & August. Winter:
December, January, & February.
Note:
April & October are high season because they are
full of colorful festivals with excellent
weather.
Photography: 16mm film
cameras are prohibited in BHUTAN. Also photography in some of the
monasteries & Djongs are not
allowed.
Environment Consecious: Our COM. is environmentally very conscious. All
non-biodegradable of the town ship for the disposal at the dumping
sites. Our staff respect ecological and cultural heritage of our
country. We would appreciate if our guests co-operate us in the
aspect.
Money: Bhutan unit of currency is called Ngultrum (Nu) with
100 chetrum=1 Ngultrum is at par with Indian rupee. Traveler's
cheques (preferably American Express) is accepted but you must bring
some money in US$ cash for incidental expenses on departure and
return. So far only American Express credit cards are accepted and
that too in limited number of establishment. Approximately US$ 1.00=
Nu. 43.00
Flight ticket: As above package tours do not include airfare, you
have choices to start from Kathmandu and end at Bangkok, Delhi,
Calcutta, Dhaka or vice versa. Please inquire for the airfares for
different sector.
NOTE: Besides
above itineraries, we also have many other interesting programs both
for culture tours & trekking. We also offer exclusive programs
upon inquiry. Inquiries are always solicited. You should bring your
own sleeping bags. All the above-mentioned prices are subject to
change as per rules and regulation.
For Detail: advnepal@wlink.com.np
Bhutan Tours and Trekking
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