Bhutan - The Silence of hidden Kingdom |
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. |
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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