Flying to Bhutan

Paro is the only airport in Bhutan, which is located in a deep valley at an elevation of 7,300 ft above sea level and is surrounded by hills as high as 16,000 ft. Bhutan’s national air carrier, Druk Air and private Airlines Bhutan Airlines. The flights link Paro with Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Kolkata, Bodh Gaya, Kathmandu and Guwahati in Assam. For direct Druk Air bookings please visit the link: www.drukair.com.bt or alternatively we can arrange flights for you without charging any extra cost.

Travel by Land

Tourists can also enter through land from southern and eastern parts of the country. Phuntsholing and Gelephu in the south and Samdrup Jongkhar in the east is the only land border areas open for international tourists. Phuntsholing in southwestern Bhutan is located approximately 170 km east of the Indian national airport Bagdogra. After crossing Phuntsholing, your journey then begins its mountainous climb to Thimphu, the capital city. The travel time for the 176 km stretch can be more than 6 hours.

Gelephu in south-central Bhutan is another entry point to Bhutan. It is approximately 250 kms from Thimphu and the journey will take you through the sub-tropical areas of Bhutan before entering the alpine zone taking the travel time about ten hours.

Samdrup Jongkhar is the only entry point in eastern Bhutan. The town borders the Indian district of Darranga, Assam and is approximately 150 kms away from Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. The journey from Guwahati is about three hours. Tourists entering Bhutan through Samdrup Jongkhar will take you to Trashigang, the largest district in the country, and from there over the lateral route to Mongar, Bumthang, Trongsa, Wangdue Phodrang and then finally into capital, Thimphu. The distance is about 700 kms and will take you a minimum of three days to reach Thimphu.

Travel Insurance

Insurance is not included in the tour price. We highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance cover before departure. We hope you never have to make a claim, but for peace of mind when you are away, travel insurance is essential. Travel agent in Bhutan will not take any liability for any kind of illness, injury or death during the tour/trek in Bhutan.