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How can I go to Bhutan from West Bengal?
Indian tourists can take a train to either Hasimara or New Jalpaiguri in the Indian state of West Bengal and further take a taxi to Phuentsholing, the border town in Bhutan. While New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is located at a distance of 155 km, Hasimara is only 18 km from Phuentsholing.
How can I go to Bhutan from India?
Indian nationals intending to visit Bhutan are required to carry any of the two valid ‘Travel Documents’ (a) Valid Indian Passport having validity of minimum 6 months; and/or (b) Voter Identity Card, issued by the Election Commission of India. No Visa is required to visit Bhutan.
How can I go to Bhutan from Howrah by train?
There is no direct connection from Howrah Station to Bhutan. However, you can take the line 168 bus to Shyambazar, take the line 154 bus to Airport, take the walk to Kolkata airport, fly to Bagdogra, take the taxi to Siliguri, then take the bus to Phuntsholing.
Will Indian SIM work in Bhutan?
Indian SIM Cards will only work upto few meters around Bhutan Gate. You need to buy Bhutanese SIM Cards. They have 2 operators, Bhutan Telecom (Govt.) and Tashi Cell (Pvt.).
Is visa required for Bhutan?
You need a Bhutanese visa to enter and exit Bhutan. All visas are approved in the capital, Thimphu, and are only issued to tourists who have booked travel with a local licensed tour operator, either directly or through a foreign travel agent. Applications for tourist visas are submitted by the local tour operator.
How can I get Bhutan permit?
Entry Permit (for nationals of India)
- Recommendation letter from local host/counterpart.
- Valid Passport or Voter Identity Card.
- Passport must have minimum validity of six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan.
- Birth Certificate for children below the age of 18 years.
Can I work in Bhutan?
In Bhutan, work permits and work visas are two different documents. Both are required for nonnationals to work in the country. An employment visa is only required for entering the country for work, whereas a work permit is necessary for performing labor within the borders.
Does Indian ATM card work in Bhutan?
Well most Indian Debit cards comes with a fine note saying that the same cannot be used on Bhutan and Nepal. Check if your card belongs to one of such group. In that case you won’t be able to use your ATM Card in Bhutan.
How do I get a visa to visit Bhutan?
Obtain a visa through your tour company. Unless you have an Indian, Bangladeshi or Maldivian passport, you must get a visa to travel to Bhutan. Send a scanned document with your passport photo on it to your tour company. They will apply for your visa, which gets processed by Bhutan’s tourism council.
When should I make travel arrangements for Bhutan?
You should try and make your travel arrangements at least 90 days prior to travel to allow time for all the formalities to be completed. The visas are processed through an online system by the tour operators, and are approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan once full payment of the cost of the trip has been received.
Is Bhutan safe to travel?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not issued a Travel Health Notice for Bhutan, indicating an unknown level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized vaccine.
Where can I find a list of tour operators in Bhutan?
The Tourism Council of Bhutan also has a list of registered tour operators on its website. The Bhutanese currency is called Ngultrum (BTN) and its value is linked to the Indian Rupee. The Indian Rupee can be used as legal tender in Bhutan, but the Ngultrum is not legal tender in India.