Bhutan

Bhutan is a small land-lucked country representing a Buddhist kingdom in south Asia. Bhutan just has opened itself up to the outside world and focused on its tourism policy by the country’s theocratic rulers, fixed visitors numbers. 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

It 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.

Duras region

It 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

It 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.