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 Bhutan-
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The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is fast
emerging from centuries of self imposed
isolation. First opened to tourists in 1974
in very regulated manner upon the coronation
of present Bhutanese King, this mountain
kingdom is still perhaps the world's most
exclusive tourists destination. Due to the
Royal Government's far-sighted policy to
preserve the countries pristine environment
and its culture, the harmful effects to
industrialization and mass tourism on the
environment and the traditional lifestyle of
Bhutanese have been carefully avoided. This
makes Bhutan a truly unique destination. An
unspoiled country with majestic mountains, a
unique cultural heritage preserved for many
centuries, an architectural style like no
other, a landfill of warm hearted and
friendly people, reveals a true paradise in
the lost era of the present century.
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Visa Information
Valid passports and an entry visa are essential
except Indian & Bangladeshi National. Travelers
to Bhutan are permitted only as a member of a
commercially organized tour group. This can be
done directly or through a travel agent abroad.
Visa clearances are issued by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs in Thimpu and must be obtained
before departing for Bhutan. At your port of
entry your visa will be stamped in your passport
on payment of US$ 20, you will also require two
passport photos. Extension of visas, for up to 6
months, can be obtained in Thimpu at a cost of
Nu. 510.
NOTE: Visas cannot be obtained at
Bhutanese embassies.
Three copies of original passport size
photograph are required on arrival. Visa fee is
Us$ 20 and Us$ 10 as a tourism development must
be paid on arrival. Visa can be further extended
with an additional fee of Us$ 15. We can arrange
visa .
Restricted entry: Entry into Bhutan from
Assam of India, is not allowed. Tourists to
Bhutan are obliged to use Druk Air (the only
airline serving Bhutan) either on entering or
leaving the country). Valid passport required by
all. except nationals of India.
Application: Visa applications for all
tourists processed by the travel/tour agent
through the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB). |
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