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Travel information to Bhutan:
All foreign tourists traveling to Bhutan must arrange
all-inclusive package tours organized by an agent. The Royal
Government of Bhutan does not grant tourist visa to independent
and individual travelers. First select the Tour program you are
willing to undertake and finalize the dates, Adventure Monalisa
Travels and Treks will check the availability of the Druk Air
flights for the dates.
Climate:
The southern part of Bhutan is tropical, and in general the east
of Bhutan is warmer than the west of the country. The central
valley of Punakha, Wangdiphodrang, Mongar, Tashigang and
Lhuntshi enjoy a semi tropical climate with very cool winters,
while Thimphu, Tongsa and Bumthang have a temperate climate,
with monsoon rains in the summer and snow-fall in winter. Winter
in Bhutan is from mid-November until mid-March, and at this time
of year the climate is dry, with daytime temperature of 16-19
degree centigrade (with sunshine and clear skies) and nighttime
temperature falling below zero. The monsoon usually arrives
mid-June, with the rain falling mainly in the afternoons and
evenings. At the end of September, after the last of the big
rains, autumn suddenly arrives, and is a magnificent season for
trekking-lasting until mid-November
Getting there and away:
The National Airlines of Bhutan-Druk Air fly every Monday &
Thursday between Kathmandu & Paro which Cost for one way trip is
US$ 190 and US$ 380 for round trip. This airline operates the
flights from Bangkok (Thailand), Calcutta, Delhi (India) and
Dhaka (Bangladesh) to connect with the Paro. Adventure Monalisa
Travels and Treks will provide the flight schedule of Druk air
on request.
Entry or exit is also possible through Phuntsoling, the southern
Bhutanese border town. From here the nearest airport is Bagdogra
in the West Bengal of India. For travelers wishing to visit
Indian states of Sikkim along with the Bhutan, this Border gives
the convenient point.
Clothing:
OCTOBER - MARCH: Warm Clothing
APRIL - SEPTEMBER: Light cotton clothing. A warm sweater and a
jacket are always advised.
Photography:
16mm. film cameras are prohibited in Bhutan.
Photography in some of the Monasteries & Dzongs is not allowed.
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