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The landscape of Bhutanese mountains
is really a breathtaking one. Friendliness and charming
Bhutanese make your journey further pleasurable. Botanical
Treks offers tour and treks of the Kingdom of Bhutan
plus cultural tours on request.
Bhutan's climate
Bhutan's climate is diverse depending on the
altitude; the climate can range from freezing cold to
a humid, hot tropical climate. This small kingdom, which
is covering a little over 47,000 sq km, has very varied
land. Notable there are three main regions in BHUTAN,
the Great Himalayan Region, Middle Himalayan Region
and the DUARS region.
The region of DURAS is boarding INDIAN state, which
has tropical climate; the northern part of DURAS has
many of the national parks that are home to tigers,
deer and other wildlife alike. The southern part of
DURAS has fertile land, which is cultivated.
Middle Himalayan Region is a part of the Himalayan chain
which spreads down from the north consist several rich
and broad valleys, those valley are cultivated around
the clock and of course very populated.
The Great Himalayan Region is bordering Tibet and the
population here is very low due to it’s climatic
condition, Here the BHUTAN”S highest mountain
Kula KANGRI is also located, this part of Bhutan is
home to Yaks.
Entry to Bhutan: By Air:
The easiest way for visitors to enter Bhutan is by air
on Druk Air, Bhutan's national carrier and the only
airline operating in Bhutan. Flights to Bhutan are available
from, Kathmandu in Nepal, several times each week. Latest
flight schedules are available on request. On clear
days the flight into PARO offers spectacular views of
the Himalayan mountain range, including Mt. Everest,
Mt. KANCHANJUNGA in Nepal and CHOMOLHARI, KULU KANGRI
and many other peaks of the Bhutan Himalayas
Tourist Visas
Tourist visas have to be approved prior to your arrival
in Bhutan. With prior approval visas are then issued
only on your arrive in the country, at PARO airport
.We need the following details of yours in order to
start applying for visas.
1: Full Name (as it appears in your passport)
2: Permanent Address
3: Occupation
4: Nationality
5: Passport Number
6: Date of issue and expiration of passport
7: Date and place of birth
Double check that the information is correct; if there
are discrepancies when you arrive in Bhutan, delays
and complications can take place. The actual visa is
stamped in your passport only when you arrive in Bhutan.
You need to pay US$ 20 and present a passport photo
with your passport number written on the back. You will
then receive a visa for the period of your stay in Bhutan.
We will process visa extensions for you if they become
necessary.
Daily Tour Costs:
The Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB) regulates all
tourism related activities in Bhutan. All tour operators
are registered with them, and the TAB also fixes the
daily tariff rates. Thirty-five percent of the daily
cost goes directly to the TAB and hence to the national
treasury. The government for the socioeconomic development
of Bhutan uses these funds. Hospitals, schools, and
roads are built and maintained with the income. TAB
has released a travel information booklet detailing
their role and the regulations by which all tour operators
are governed. The normal rates for tours in Bhutan is
as below:
3 or more persons traveling together: US$ 200 per person
per day.
The following surcharges are applied for smaller groups:
Two people traveling together - US$ 30 per night per
person
One person traveling alone - US$ 40 per night per person
Contact us if you have any questions regarding the tour
costs. The daily rate may sound high at first, but remember
that this includes all your accommodation, all meals,
guided tours, and all transportation within Bhutan as
per tour itinerary.
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