About Bhutan
Bhutan is internationally known as the land of Dragon 'Druk Yul’ or the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. The entry to this landlocked country is through by road or by flight. It is one of the most isolated nations in the world. Bhutan is stunning with glaciated mountain peaks and an extremely cold climate in the winters. Most peaks in the north are over 7000 meters / 23000 feet above sea level; the highest point is the Kula Kangri, at 7553 meters / 24780 feet. There are only three entry points i.e. Paro, Phuentsholing and Samdrup Jongkhar and two exit points i.e. Paro and Phuntsholing. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked South Asian nation situated between India and China, it is a unique blend of the old and new, deeply spiritual and mystical. It is also referred as the Last Shangri - La. Captivating landscape, with an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna makes Bhutan is a perfect destination for all. The serenity, virginity, landscapes, architecture awesome and the charming people is mesmerizing offering spectacular views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest and Chomolhari. It offers Spectacular Mountain views, immense scenic beauty, unique culture, lifestyle, this mystic country maintain its age - old traditions in the modern world. It is the last surviving refuge of traditional Himalayan Buddhist culture. There are several principal ethnic groups Bhutanese, Ngalops, Sharchops and Lhotshampas are the major. The national language is Dzongkha and the script is called Chhokey, it is related historically and culturally with its northern neighbor Tibet, yet politically and economically it is closer to India. Masked dances and dance dramas are common traditional features at festivals and are worth attending. Seventy-Two (72) percent of the country is under forest cover with a very rich species of flora and fauna makes the country a biological / ecological hotspot hence the National Institute of Traditional Medicine has been established at Thimpu. Mammals include the tiger, one horned rhino, golden langur, clouded leopard and the sloth bear. Tiger, common leopard and goral, black bear, red panda, squirrel, wild pig, barking deer, snow leopard, blue sheep, Tibetan wolf and Himalayan musk deer. Bhutan Packages are made by us starting from Siliguiri / New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tensing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction). The packages requires one day stay at Phuentsholling for permit and other formalities which generally takes 3-4 hours after the office opens with proper documents. Packages are designed ranging from 3 Nights and more.
Mode of Transportation
By Air – Bhutan's national airlines, Druk Air and Bhutan Airline, operates international flights to Bhutan at Paro International Airport, about an hour and a half drive from the capital city of Bhutan. The airlines operate direct flights to and from Bangladesh (Dhaka), India (Bagdogra, Guwahati, Kolkata, and New Delhi), Nepal (Kathmandu), Thailand (Bangkok), and Singapore.
By Road – To reach Bhutan by road, you have to cross three border points in India. They are a) Jaigaon – Phuensholing Border, b) Gelephu, c) Samdrup Jongkhar. The Jaigaon-Phuntsholing border is preferred by most travelers due to its easy access and ease of obtaining entry permits.
Mode of Transportation
By Air – Bhutan's national airlines, Druk Air and Bhutan Airline, operates international flights to Bhutan at Paro International Airport, about an hour and a half drive from the capital city of Bhutan. The airlines operate direct flights to and from Bangladesh (Dhaka), India (Bagdogra, Guwahati, Kolkata, and New Delhi), Nepal (Kathmandu), Thailand (Bangkok), and Singapore.
By Road – To reach Bhutan by road, you have to cross three border points in India. They are a) Jaigaon – Phuensholing Border, b) Gelephu, c) Samdrup Jongkhar. The Jaigaon-Phuntsholing border is preferred by most travelers due to its easy access and ease of obtaining entry permits.