Bhutan

Bhutan is known as the land of Dragon. It is a small and beautiful in the Himalayan Kingdom. One of the clean tourist spots of the world.  This small country is popular among tourists because of the serenity, virginity, diversity, and beauty. Bhutan is often described as the last refuge of traditional Buddhism & its culture. This country is politically and economically closer to India. The highest peak in Bhutan is Mount Chomolhari which is snow-capped throughout the year. Climate condition varies due to the variation of altitude ranging from 200 meters to as high as 4000 meters but is pleasant throughout the year. Monsoon is severe but pleasant i.e. enjoyable.  The climate ranges from subtropical in the south to temperate in the highlands and polar - type climate in the extreme northern part.  Nearly two-thirds of Bhutan is under forest cover making it a biological and ecological hotspot. Bhutan is also an important source of valuable medicinal plants and the medicinal center called the National Institute of Traditional Medicine has been established at Thimpu.

Internationally known as the land of Dragon 'Druk Yul’ or the Land of the Thundering Dragon. The entry to this landlocked country is through Phuentsholing by road 182 kilometers from Siliguri or Paro 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 to as the Last Shangri - La. Captivating landscape, with diversified flora and fauna, which makes Bhutan is a perfect tourist destination. It offers spectacular mountain views, diversified wildlife, immense scenic beauty, unique culture, lifestyle, an age-old tradition in the modern world. There are several ethnic groups 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.

Bhutan has two entry points for India. Phuentsholling border in the state of West Bengal & Samdrup Jongkhar in the Indian state of Assam is the other entry point. Major tourist spots are closer to Phuentsholling / Jaigaon. Namely Paro, Thimphu, Punakha & Wangdi Phodrong. Land packages are best in 06 nights if the arrival is not on Saturday or Sunday as the immigration office is closed and permits cannot be issued on those two days. Monday to Friday arrival is best. Friday arrival should be within 10 AM. Proper ID card, Passport, EPIC Card (Voter ID) is required along with passport size photo. Child below 10 requires birth certificate and school ID card. We arrange for Bhutan package or Bhutan tour. It starts from Bagdogra Airport (IXB), New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), Hashimara Railway Station (HSA), Alipurduar Railway Station (NOQ) Or New Cooch Behar Railway Station (COB). Our packages include Vehicle, Hotel & Sightseeing plan. 

Dzongkhag or districts of the Kingdom of Bhutan are twenty in number. They are Bumthang, Samdrup Jongkhar, Chukha, Samtse, Dagana, Sarpang, Gasa, Thimphu, Haa, Trashigang, Lhuntse, Trashiyangtse, Mongar, Trongsa, Paro, Tsirang, Pemagatshel, Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha & Zhemgang. The currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum and is of nearly equal value is to the Indian rupee.

Places of interest 

• Bumathang
• Jakar
• Paro
• Phuentsholing
• Punakha
• Thimpu
• Samdrup Jongkhar
• Wangdi Phodrang
• Gangtey
• Haa
• Trongsa
• Mongar, Lhuntse
• Ura Valley
• Trashigang
• Trashiyangtse

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 Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tensing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction). The packages require one day stay at Phuentsholling for the 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.

Communication / Connectivity

Airways: Bagdogra airport (IXB) is 172 Kilometer from Phuentsholing and is 04 hours drive through Dooars. It is one of the best way to connect Bhutan with Siligiui and India. Paro Airport (PBH)  is one of the most beautiful airport. Bhutan’s national air carrier, Druk Air, operates several flights per week from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, and Kathmandu to Paro. One of the spectacular flights flies passengers through the stretch between Kathmandu and Bhutan. The flight passes along the Himalayan Range and all the peaks seem so close to eyes, it’s a flight to cherish. Paro to Bagdogra flights is operational. Hong Kong to Paro via Bagdogra. 

Roadways: Phuentsholling in Bhutan & Jaigaon the Indian border town is 180 kilometers from Siliguri. Phuentsholing in Bhutan is approximately 182 kilometers by road from Siliguri.  Phuentsholing is six / seven hour's drive from Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri and seven hours drive from Gangtok or Darjeeling. The Royal Bhutanese Government runs a bus service to Phuentsholing from Kolkata. These buses depart from Kolkata Esplanade bus station and reach Phuentsholing via Siliguri. Phuentsholing is the only entry/exit point via road. The other is the only entry point is in Assam.

Railways: There is no railway in Bhutan. New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the nearest major railway station nearly 170 kilometers and is 04 hours drive by road. The government of India is planning to set up a railway network as per a recent understanding between the two countries. The signing has also been done and the project is on the anvil. Yet one can travel close up to the Bhutan border by Indian Railway. The nearest major railway station is Alipurduar Railway Station (NOQ) i.e. 56 kilometers and Hasimara Railway Station (HSA)  is close by a 18 kilometers from Jaigaon / Phuentsholling. Phuentsholling is half an hour's drive from Hashimara.

Dreamway Destinations Arrange Vehicle & Hotels At The Following Destinations

Paro ||  Thimphu || Punakha || Phuentsholling || Bumthang || Gangtey  || Trongsa || Haa Valley || Kathmandu ||  Pokhara || Chitwan || Nagarkot || Dhulikhel || Lumbini || Sarangkot || Jomsom || Muktinath || Darjeeling || Kalimpong || Lava || Lolegaon || Chilapata || Chapramari || Mirik || Lamahatta || Tinchuley || Chota Mangwa|| Bara Mangwa || Pedong || Reshi || Darap ||  Sillery Gaon || Chimney || Chatakpur || Sitong || Latpunchar || Magurmari || Takdah ||  Ramdhura || Ravamgla || Namchi || Pelling || Chaayataal || Rinchenpong || Uttarey || Jhand || Cooch Behar || Rajabhatkhawa || Jayanti || Chalamthang || Temi || Chemchey || Temi Tea Garden || Bunkulung || Shivkhola || Ariter || Zuluk || Nathang Valley || Chayataal  || Kagey || Rikissum || Mungpo  || Hee  || Bermiok || Uttarey || Varsey || Yuksom || Lachen || Lachung || Mangan Chungthang || Gorumara (Lataguri) || Madarihat (Jaldapara) || Rinchenpong || Toto Para || Selim Hills || Runglee Rungliot || Zurran Tea || Deollo || Algarah || Palmazua || Okhrey || Soreng || Sreebadam || Sndakphu || Relli Khola || Reshi Khola || Aritar || Samthar || Chuikhim || Rasikbill || Mongsong || Martam || Biksthang || Baggura || Namchi ||Rishop || Rongbull || Samsing || Suntaleykhola || Jhalong || Bindu || Yangtey || Yangyang || Nathu La || Jelep La || Padamchein || Mulkharkha || Latpanchar || Lepchajagat || Buxa Tiger Reserve ||  Solophok || Sumbuk || Turuk || Mankhim || Chimni || Kettle Valley || Kurseong || Fagu Tea || Makaibari || Cherry Resort || Temi Tea || Borong || Chungbung || Dhupjhora || Ravangla || Barfubng || Baiguney ||Gahunbari || Rolep ||Sikip ||Solophok || Sumbuk || Tashiding || Pastanga || Rangbang || Singell || Tumling || Kitam Bird Sanctuary || Galeythar || Garuchira || Charkhol || Holumba || Rangaroon || Malbazar || Mongpong || Chibo || Tabakoshi || Paren || Tadey || Tangtey || Kalipur || Murti || Chitrey || Peshok || Mineral Spring || Kaziranga || Majuli || Imphal || Dimapur || Shillong || Guwahati || Manas National Park || Cherrapunjee || Sibsagar || Jorhat || Pobitora || Ziro || Tawang || Bomdilla || Dirrang || Bhalukpong || Along || Mawlynnong || Kohima || Imphal || Champai || Manipur || Meghalaya || Nagaland || Dimapaur || Mokokchung || Wokha || Mon || Phek || Kiphire || Dawki || Namdhapa National park || Tezu || Noing || Ramsai || Loktak  Lake || Moreh || Moirang || Agartala || Jampui Hills || Unakoti || Pilak ||Devtamura || Aizwal || Champhai || Lunglei ||Durtlang Hills ||Khawbung || Murlen National Park || Haflong || Dzukou Valley || Dolo Mando || Dilopolyang Maniipolyang || Talley Valley || Kile Pakho ||Leshemi Village || Khezhakeno Village || Pfutseromi Village ||Silchar