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 Bhutan is a
land- locked country, located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered
to the north by China and to the south, east and west by India.
The altitude varies from 300 m (1, 000 ft.) in the narrow
lowland region to 7, 000 m. (22, 000 ft.) in the Himalayan
Plateau in the North. The kingdom- the last Paradise on the
earth reflects age-old religion, culture, arts and architecture
in its golden peak in the background of deep green valley and
hillside. People are deeply religious following the Mahayana
form of Buddhism. The air of spirituality is evident, even in
the urban centers where the spinning of Prayer Wheels, the
murmur of mantras and the glow of butter lamp in the houses are
still important feature of everyday life. Monastery, temples and
religious monuments are dotted across the landscape, bearing
witness to the importance of Buddhism
Travel Information:
All visitors
traveling to Bhutan are required to obtain a visa and it is
processed and arranged by us. No foreign mission grants Bhutan
tourist visa. We will handle the visa procedures for you. The
Govt. will sanction the VISA only after the receipt of full
payment in advance. Visa fee should be paid along with the tour
payment and actual Bhutan VISA will be stamped in your passport
on arrival on Paro airport and Visa Clearance Number is
forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thimphu. For all
travelers, entering into the country by road through
Phuntsholing (border town in the south of Bhutan), the visa is
stamped on arrival and Visa applications must reach Bhutan at
least three weeks prior to your arrival date to allow time for
processing.
Traveling in Bhutan
All tourists (group or individual) must travel on a pre-planned,
prepaid, guided, package tour or custom designed program through
a government registered travel company. Independent travel is
not permitted in Bhutan.
Advance Payment
Tour payments must be made one month prior to the date of
arrival in Bhutan and the government issues the visa only after
the receipt of full tour payment.
Druk Air (Royal Bhutan
Airlines):
As required by government regulations all visitors must travel
at least one way into Bhutan by Royal Bhutan Airlines (Druk
Air). Entry is permitted only by Druk Air into Paro.
Climate:
Weather conditions are ideal for visiting Bhutan in all seasons
except winter, which runs from December through February. Summer
temperatures in Thimphu ranges from about 80C (460) to 200 C
(680 F)
Temperatures in the south are tropical with high monsoon
rainfall. Rainfall in the higher central region is not so heavy.
The days are clear and warm with cool nights. |
