Indians traveling to Bhutan
By Road
Indians do not require a visa to visit Bhutan. They are however required to complete certain formalities at the consulate General of India in Phuentsholing town for which proof of Indian identity (Voter I-card or passport) and four passport size photographsare required. They can enter Bhutan either by land or by air from Kolkata, Delhi, Baghdogra, Guahati and Budhgaya only in specific months availing the services of Druk Air.
It takes about 51/2 to 7 hours to reach Thimphu by road from Phuentsholing town. Taxis are available from Phuentsholing to Thimphu. Share taxis and regular bus services are also available. For Indians who want to bring their own vehicle, permit has to be made for the vehicle and the driver as well. Permits are generally issued for seven days and are valid for Thimphu and Paro. For extension or to visit other areas, permission has to be sought from Immigration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, RGoB.
By Air
Indians can also enter Bhutan by air from Kolkata and Delhi availing the services of Druk Air.
It is advised that Indians traveling by Air should get their tickets booked well in advance of their journey.
Climate
During winter (November to March) the minimum temperature drops to minus 10 in the Thimphu valley. Summers (April-June) are very pleasant. One should avoid traveling during the rainy season (July-September)
Places to visit: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdiphodrang, Bumthang. Special permits are however required to visit towns other from Thimphu and Paro.
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DISTANCE
(KM)
| DRIVING TIME |
| Thimphu | Paro |
65 | 2 hrs. |
| Thimphu | Phuntsholing | 176 | 6hrs. |
| Phuntsholing | Bagdogra (India) | 170 | 4 hrs. |
| Thimphu | Wangdi Phodrang | 70 | 3 hrs. |
| Thimphu | Punakha | 77 | 3 hrs. 15 min. |
| Punakha | Wangdi Phodrang | 13 | 45 min. |
| Wangdi Phodrang | Tongsa | 129 | 4 hrs. 30 min. |
| Tongsa | Bumthang | 68 | 2 hrs. 30 min. |
| Bumthang | Mongar | 198 | 7 hrs. |
| Mongar | Lhuntshi | 76 | 3 hrs. |
| Mongar | Tashigang | 90 | 4 hrs. |
| Tashigang | Chorten Kora | 52 | 1 hrs. 30 min. |
| Tashigang | Samdrup Jongkhar | 180 | 6 hrs. |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | Gauhati(India) | 110 | 3 hrs. |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | Phuntsholing | 380 | 9hrs.30 min.
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