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Getting into Bhutan
By Air
Druk Air is the national flagship airline. From Japan the best gateway airport is Bangkok, Thai or Kathmandu, Nepal. Their own jet engine airplane equipped 72 seats fly to Paro international airport. From Paro to capital Thimphu the distance is 65Km, 2hours by hired car.
By Land
You can also Travel to Bhutan from Phuentsholing by surface in the border town of India. It is 170 km from the Indian Airport at Bagdogra. For Travelers wanting to travel to Indian states of Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Sikkim, this serves the best route. All overland requires an Indian Visa. You can enter and exit from Phuentsholing but only exit is permitted from Samdrup Jongkhar.
At good season, you can enjoy the great Himalayas summits from the windows of Druk Air far away. We recommend you to take a sit left hand side to see the giants.
Departure Tax
If you are departing by air, there is departure tax of Nu 300 (Rs 300), payable at Bhutan’s Paro International Airport.
Driving Distances & Time between places to Place for Tourist Interest
All mode of transport with in Bhutan is by road and there are no domestic airlines and trains. The motor able roads are well maintained and connect most of the places. However the mountainous terrain and winding road restrict the average driving speed of vehicle to about 35 km per hour.
From To Distance (Km) Driving Time
Paro Thimphu 55 km 2 hours
Paro Haa 70 km 3 hours
Thimphu Phuentsholing 180 km 6 hours
Thimphu Wangduephodrang 76 km 3 hours
Thimphu Punakha 70 km 3 hours
Punakha Wangduephodrang 17 km 45 min
Punakha Gangtey (Phobjikha) 70 km 3 hours
Gangtey(Phobjikha) Trongsa 125 km 4.1/2 hours
Wangduephodrang Trongsa 129 km 5 hours
Trongsa Bumthang 68 km 3 hours
Phuentsholing Bagdogra (West Benal, India) 165 km 4.1/2 hours
Phuentsholing Siliguri (West Bengal, India) 155 km 4 hours
Phuentsholing Darjeeling (West Bengal, India) 200 km 6 hours
Phuenthsoling Kalimpong (West Bangal, India) 185 km 5 hours
Phuentsholing Gangtok (Sikkim, India) 220 km 7 hours
Phuentsholing Dooars (West Bengal, India) 110 km 2.1/2 hours
Druk Air is the national flagship airline. From Japan the best gateway airport is Bangkok, Thai or Kathmandu, Nepal. Their own jet engine airplane equipped 72 seats fly to Paro international airport. From Paro to capital Thimphu the distance is 65Km, 2hours by hired car.
By Land
You can also Travel to Bhutan from Phuentsholing by surface in the border town of India. It is 170 km from the Indian Airport at Bagdogra. For Travelers wanting to travel to Indian states of Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Sikkim, this serves the best route. All overland requires an Indian Visa. You can enter and exit from Phuentsholing but only exit is permitted from Samdrup Jongkhar.
At good season, you can enjoy the great Himalayas summits from the windows of Druk Air far away. We recommend you to take a sit left hand side to see the giants.
Departure Tax
If you are departing by air, there is departure tax of Nu 300 (Rs 300), payable at Bhutan’s Paro International Airport.
Driving Distances & Time between places to Place for Tourist Interest
All mode of transport with in Bhutan is by road and there are no domestic airlines and trains. The motor able roads are well maintained and connect most of the places. However the mountainous terrain and winding road restrict the average driving speed of vehicle to about 35 km per hour.
From To Distance (Km) Driving Time
Paro Thimphu 55 km 2 hours
Paro Haa 70 km 3 hours
Thimphu Phuentsholing 180 km 6 hours
Thimphu Wangduephodrang 76 km 3 hours
Thimphu Punakha 70 km 3 hours
Punakha Wangduephodrang 17 km 45 min
Punakha Gangtey (Phobjikha) 70 km 3 hours
Gangtey(Phobjikha) Trongsa 125 km 4.1/2 hours
Wangduephodrang Trongsa 129 km 5 hours
Trongsa Bumthang 68 km 3 hours
Phuentsholing Bagdogra (West Benal, India) 165 km 4.1/2 hours
Phuentsholing Siliguri (West Bengal, India) 155 km 4 hours
Phuentsholing Darjeeling (West Bengal, India) 200 km 6 hours
Phuenthsoling Kalimpong (West Bangal, India) 185 km 5 hours
Phuentsholing Gangtok (Sikkim, India) 220 km 7 hours
Phuentsholing Dooars (West Bengal, India) 110 km 2.1/2 hours

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