Bhutan

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Why Bhutan?

"Nothing could be more striking than the pristine, haunting beauty of the landscape of Bhutan, or the atmosphere of peace and sacredness, which pervades the land from end to end. Bhutan is a place blessed with an almost magical power to transform the mind, whenever I am there I feel as if transported into a pure realm

If I Had To Name the Biggest Difference between Bhutan And The Rest Of The World, I Could Do It In One Word, Civility

About Bhutan

Bhutan is a small, isolated nation tucked away in the Himalayas between China and India, two of its most powerful neighbors.

It has attempted to let some elements of the outside world while vehemently defending its long-standing customs, despite being virtually sealed off for generations.

Druk Yul, which translates to "Land of the Thunder Dragon" in Bhutanese, became open to foreigners only in the 1970s.

Since 1907, the Wangchuck hereditary monarchy has held sway. But following elections in March 2008, Bhutan transitioned to a two-party parliamentary democracy.

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Facts and Figures
  • Land area38,394 square kilo metres
  • Forest area72.5 %
  • Altitudebetween 240metres and 7541metres above sea level
  • Inhabitants700,000
  • Languageofficial language “Dzongkha”, English & Hindi widely spoken
  • ReligionVajrayana stream of Mahayana Buddhism (Also known as Tantric Buddhism)
  • CurrencyNgultrum (equal to Indian Rupee)
  • CapitalThimphu
  • National TreeCypress
  • National BirdRaven
  • National FlowerBlue Poppy
  • National SportArchery
  • National AnimalTakin
  • Local timeSix hours ahead of GMT and half an hour ahead of Indian Standard Time
Your Journey to Bhutan Starts Here

Traveling to Bhutan from India is convenient and hassle-free. Here are the two main ways to reach this magical kingdom:

By Air:

Direct Flights: Drukair and Bhutan Airlines operate flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bagdogra, and Guwahati to Paro, Bhutan’s only international airport.

Preferred Option: Most travelers choose to fly into Bagdogra, drive to Phuentsholing (4-5 hours), obtain a permit, and then travel to Thimphu (another 4-5 hours). The road from Phuentsholing to Thimphu is incredibly scenic.

By Road:

Border Points: There are three main border points between India and Bhutan:

  • Jaigaon-Phuentsholing Border: The most popular entry point.
  • Gelephu
  • Samdrup Jongkhar

Travel Route: For a deeper experience, enter from Phuentsholing, travel to Thimphu, explore interior Bhutan, exit via Samdrup Jongkhar, and take a flight from Guwahati.