Bhutan

There are only two airlines that fly into Bhutan, Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. Flights get full, especially in the spring and autumn and should be booked as soon as possible - however the schedule is only published a few months in advance and is subject to change without notice - so it is a balancing act with your international flights. You can fly into Bhutan from Nepal, India, Thailand, Singapore and Bangladesh. The airlines recommend at least 24 hours transit time for connecting flights on your outward and (especially) return journey to factor in time for changes to schedule or delays.  The flight into Bhutan is spectacular, with fantastic views of the high Himalaya especially from Delhi or Kathmandu.

You should talk to your doctor about vaccinations at least 6 weeks before departure. No innoculations are compulsory for Bhutan but you should discuss Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis (A and B) Polio & Typhoid and also Malaria prevention if you are entering by road or visiting any southern districts - especially rural areas.

Bhutan is a high altitude country with roads as high as 3800m but the majority of guests do not have too much trouble.  The most common problem is a mild headache or insomnia on the first couple of days. Keeping hydrated and resting, but not sleeping too much can help with this.

We will apply for your Bhutanese visa for you after you have paid for your holiday in full. You will receive a visa authorisation letter and then a stamp in your passport on arrival. All nationalities require a full passport, valid for six months beyond the length of stay. We will need to have a scan or a good colour photocopy of the photo page of your passport when you book, as we need to send this in advance. 

One of the projects that we support in Bhutan is the Help Shoe Bhutan initiative.  It's mission is simple; to make sure that every Bhutanese person has shoes on their feet.  They also aim to promote a culture of reuse and recycle so they collect unwanted shoes, repair them if neccesary and distribute them around the country.  We use some of our Sustainable Projects Fund to support this fantastic venture. How can you help? Bring a pair of old shoes with you to Bhutan and you can pass them on to the charity.