Visitors to Bhutan must either be guests of the government or tourists, and all tourists must travel on a pre-planned, prepaid, guided package tour. Independent travel is not permitted.
Visiting Bhutan
The best times to visit are the spring months of March, April, and May, and the autumn months of September, October and November. The winter months are cold at night, but the daytime temperatures are warm with bright, clear blue skies. Most high altitude trek routes are closed during winter but there are a number of low altitude treks which we offer for winter. During the summer monsoon in June, July, August and early September, rain is expected.
Peak Season
March , April, May, June, September, October and November
Off Season
January, February, July, August and December
Access to Bhutan
Entry points into Bhutan are by road through Phuentsholing in the south or by air at Paro.
Visa Formalities
All foreign nationalities, (except Indian passport holders) require a visa for Bhutan. Visa clearance from Thimphu must be obtained before departing for Bhutan. Please note that without the visa clearance you cannot board Druk Air flights. Passports need not be sent. Visa details to A1 Travel Group on Booking the tour. The actual visa will be issued in your passports at the entry points, either Paro airport or Phuentsholing.
Passport Information Required
The following passport information should be faxed or e-mailed or posted to A1 Travel Group for visa formalities:
Name and Salutation as per passport / Permanent address / Sex / Place of birth / Date of birth / Nationality / Passport number / Date of issue / Date of expiry / Occupation / Period for which visa is required.
Customs
The Bhutanese Custom Authority advises all visitors to complete the Customs Form and submit the form on arrival.
The following articles are exempted from customs duty:
- Personal effects and articles for day-to-day use by the visitor
- Two litres of alcohol
c. Instruments, apparatus or appliances for professional use
d. Photographic equipment, video cameras and other electronic goods for personal use
Exempted items in (c) and (d) must be declared on the Customs Form. If these items are disposed of in Bhutan by sale or gift they become liable for customs duty.
Import and Export of the following goods are strictly prohibited:
- Arms, ammunition, explosives and military stores
- All narcotics and drugs, medically prescribed drugs are exempt
- Wild life products, especially those of endangered species
- Antiques
- Cigarettes/tobaccos will be charged 200% duty
Visitors are advised to be cautious in purchasing old and used item. Customs authorities will not allow items to be taken out of the country if they have not been officially certified as non-antique.
Imports of plants, soils etc. are subject to quarantine regulations. These items must be declared on arrival.
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