Travelling to Bhutan? HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Starting from June 2020 all tourists including India, Bangladesh & Maldives will require an Online Permit or Visa (International tourist) before travelling to Bhutan. Bhutan travel is expensive and must book your Bhutan vacation packages through a local Bhutanese tour operator.

Travelling to Bhutan, Bhutan was closed to foreign travelers until 1974. In the first year when Bhutan opened up to tourism, just 287 tourists visited the country. In 2019 the amount had increased to 325,800 tourists visiting Bhutan.

Bhutan is your unique travel destination in the world. Being such a unique country, it also requires particular rules to be followed closely.

In reality as per a survey performed by the magazine Business Week, Bhutan was shown to be the happiest nation in Asia and 8th happiest nation on the planet. A small nation, lying in the middle of the Himalayas with a stunning landscape, a one of a kind and secluded culture and a variety of diverse flora and fauna, Bhutan is your opportunity with an adventure you shouldn’t miss.

How to Travel to Bhutan

Travelling to Bhutan “The Land of the Thunder Dragon” is an adventure by itself.

International flights in Bhutan operate between Singapore, India, Bangkok and Kathmandu. The flight from Kathmandu to Bhutan is considered one of the most scenic as you get to see the Himalayan range and some of the tallest peaks in the world including Mount Everest.

The descent to Paro international airport is quite thrilling as the plane maneuvers through the surrounding hills at close length. You will get the first impression of Bhutan’s landscape, ancient monasteries and fortresses perched on hilltops.

The other option is entering Bhutan by road from the Indian border in the south. You will require an Indian visa for this. There are three entry points; Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar, all along the Indian border.

Phuentsholing lies about 170 kilometers from the Indian national airport at Bagdogra. After entering Phuentsholing, it takes about 5 hours to drive to the capital city Thimphu. The other road entry points are Gelephu in South central and Samdrup Jongkhar in Southeast Bhutan. Entering Samdrup Jongkhar will take you to eastern Bhutan, where people speak a different language.

Why Visit Bhutan in 2020

Bhutan is the only Carbon Negative country in the World making it worth visit in 2020 if you are planning for your vacation. Travelling to Bhutan makes it all the more worthwhile in today’s time. Few countries in the world would offer what Bhutan can in terms of a variety of reasons. A trip by air to Bhutan will land you to Paro where Bhutan’s only International Airport is located. As soon as you arrive to Bhutan, one is treated to a sight of quaint temples, prayer flags and traditional Bhutanese homes.