Visa is important for traveling to Bhutan. it is processed by Bhutan Himalayan Holidays. No foreign missions and embassies abroad grants tourist visa. Passport details should be forwarded to Bhutan Himalayan Holidays at least one month before the date of travel for visa formalities. Actual visa is stamped only on arrival in Bhutan with the support of visa clearance, which will be sent to you in advance.
For all Travelers, entering Bhutan through Druk Air, visa clearance number is forwarded to the concerned overseas Druk Air Stations and without this clearance passengers are not allowed to board the flight.For Travellers entering the country by road through Phunstholing(border town between India & Bhutan)- visa Clearance number is forwarded to the Local Authority and the actual visa is stamped on arrival. Two copies of passport size photographs are required on arrival.Visa fee is USD 20 per person and it should be paid along with the tour payment.Passport:
A valid passport is required for all nationals except Indian National. For traveling to Bhutan, the validity of the passport should be minimum 6 months.
Daily Tariff in US$
The minimum tariffs for tourist visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:
High Season Tariff- US $ 200 per person per night halt (January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December).
Low Season Tariff- US $ 165 per person per night halt (July and August).
The minimum daily package rates shall be inclusive of the following:
Royalty to Royal Government of Bhutan.
Charges for accommodation.
Food and Beverages.
Service of Guides.
Transportation within Bhutan
Riding ponies and pack animals for trekking.
A valid passport is required for all nationals except Indian National. For traveling to Bhutan, the validity of the passport should be minimum 6 months.
Daily Tariff in US$
The minimum tariffs for tourist visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:
High Season Tariff- US $ 200 per person per night halt (January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December).
Low Season Tariff- US $ 165 per person per night halt (July and August).
The minimum daily package rates shall be inclusive of the following:
Royalty to Royal Government of Bhutan.
Charges for accommodation.
Food and Beverages.
Service of Guides.
Transportation within Bhutan
Riding ponies and pack animals for trekking.
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. The Tariff is same for Trekking too. On the day of departure, the local agents host obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on actual basis. The rates shall apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. List of hotels and lodges approved for international tourist accommodation updated from time to time shall be issued by the Department of Tourism.
Surcharges
Individual tourist and smaller groups of less than three persons shall subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows:
Single individual US $ 40 per night
Group of 2 persons US $ 30 per person per night
The 10% agency commission payable to agents abroad shall not be deductible from the surcharge.The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotion visit duly approved and cleared by Department of Tourism.
Discounts
Diplomats from foreign embassies and missions accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount on the daily rates. There shall be no charge for children up to the age of 5 years. However, those between the ages of 6-12 years accompanied by the elders and guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily basis. Full time students below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall also be given 25% discount on daily basis.
Discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given to one person in a group of 11 to 15 Pax. 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 Pax. Discount of 10% on the daily rates shall be provided for halts between 11 to 20 nights and 20% discount on halt beyond 21 nights.
Detailed information on Bhutan National Airlines(Druk Air), tour and trekking programmes, festivals, places of interest, hotels etc can be obtained from Bhutan Himalayan Holidays.
Cancellations:
Tour Programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows:
• Within 30 days of start of Programme -- no charges
• Within 21 days – 10% of rates
• Within 14 days – 15% of rate
• Within 7 days – 30% of rate
• Less than 7 days or without notice – 50% of rate
• After arrival in Bhutan – 100%
Tour Payment
Payment must be settled one month in advance of commencement of TRIP to clear the visa and other necessary documents. The tour booking will be confirmed only after we receive 100% of the tour payment. Please deposit and transfer the tour payment to the following Bank:-
CITI BANK N.A 111 WALLL ST.19th FLOOR,
NEW YORK, NY 10043, USA
ACCOUNT OF: BHUTAN NATIONAL BANK
ACCOUNT: 3602374
SWIFT CODE: CITIUS 33
ABA NO: 0210-0008-9 008
CHIPS ROUNTING NUMBER: 008
Beneficiary:Bhutan Himalayan Holidays
A copy of Bank Transfer Receipt should be faxed to us.
