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Accessibility:
By
Air
The best way to enter Bhutan is by Druk Air, the national
air carrier. Druk Air services Paro, Bhutan from the following countries:
- India
: Delhi & Calcutta
- Nepal
: Kathmandu
- Thailand
: Bangkok
- Bangladesh
: Dhaka
Druk Air
is the only airline operating in Bhutan. Click here for the Druk
air schedule.
By
land
if you want to combine your trip to Bhutan with a visit
to nearby Indian States of West Bengal, Sikkim, and other northeastern
states, you might want to enter or exit through a border town *.
- Phuentsholing:
It is also
possible to enter and exit Bhutan through Phuentsholing, the south-western
Bhutanese border town. Bagdogra, in the state of West Bengal (India)
is the nearest airport and is approximatly 4 hours drive away. For travelers
wishing to visit Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal along with Bhutan,
Phuntsholing serves is probably the convenient Point of entry/exit.
- Samdrup
Jongkhar:
Exit from Bhutan can be made through Samdrup Jongkhar also. This Frontier
Bhutanese town is approximately 3 hours drive from Guwahati, The capital
town of Indian north eastern state of Assam. Samdrup Jongkhar is only
and authorized exit point and is an important link for visiting further
north eastern states in India.
*NOTE:
As per Government Rules It Is Mandatory To Travel At Least One Way By
Druk Air, It Can Be Either Entry Or Exit Or Both. However, if Druk Air
seats are not available, both entry and exit by surface is also permitted.
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Visiting
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