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A Gateway to an Extraordinary Himalayan Adventure!

Calling all travel enthusiasts!

Bhutan is transforming its tourism landscape, and you won’t want to miss these exciting developments.

What’s New in Bhutan?

Bhutan has just launched a game-changing online tourism portal that makes planning your dream Himalayan getaway easier than ever. Here’s why you should be excited:

Traveler-Friendly Innovations

• New online booking portal with:

• 1,000+ licensed guides

• 471 tour operators

• 100+ hotels

• 29 homestays

Budget-Friendly Perks

• Reduced Sustainable Development: SDF $100 per night

• Airfare subsidies during off-peak seasons

• More flexible travel options

Eco-Tourism Spotlight
Bhutan isn’t just a destination, it is a commitment to sustainable travel. With over 70% forest cover and a focus on “high-value, low-volume” tourism, you will experience a truly unique journey that supports local communities and preserves pristine natural environments.

Why Bhutan Matters
This isn’t just a trip, it is an opportunity to explore a country that measures success through Gross National Happiness, where every traveler contributes to meaningful cultural and environmental preservation.

Ready for an Adventure Like No Other?
Bhutan awaits, where travel meets purpose, and every journey tells a story.

International tourists can now finally enter and exit from the eastern border town of Samdrupjongkhar, following the official inauguration yesterday.

With this, visitors can now travel to eastern Bhutan which receives very less international visitors. The new gateway would facilitate travel to major towns of eastern Bhutan—Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, Mongar, Lhuentse, and Pemagatshel. These locations, although less explored, are renowned for their unique culture, natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.

Eastern Bhutan is home to some of the country’s most spiritually significant sites. Visitors can explore places like Chorten Kora in Trashiyangtse, a renowned pilgrimage site, and the 154-foot bronze statue of Guru Padmasambhava in Takila, Lhuentse.

These destinations offer an opportunity to immerse in Bhutan’s rich cultural traditions, set against some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country.

The Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to introduce Fast-Track visa/permit processing services for tourist with effect from 01 November 2024. The DoI shall convey the outcome of a fast-track application within 24 hours of the confirmation of the receipt of all applicable fees. A fast-track processing fee of USD 10 per tourist shall be charged. The fast-track tourist visa/permit services shall be available during off hours, weekends and public holidays during the following hours: 1) 6:00 PM to 8:30 AM on working weekdays 2) 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM on weekends and public holidays Please contact the following numbers to avail the service: 1) Visa Division at 17337061 or visa@moha.gov.bt for tourist visa 2) Immigration Service Division at 17330239 or permit@moha.gov.bt for tourist permit 3) SDF Accountant at 17792825 for payment confirmation Kindly ensure all applications for Fast-Track services are submitted through the Immigration Service Portal www.immi.gov.bt

1. Is a premier Inbound Tour Operator registered with the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), the Association of the Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO) and the International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

2. Nearly a decade’s experience in the Bhutanese travel and the tourism sector and run by highly qualified professionals who are committed to the industry. This means that we do have a reasonable purchasing leverage especially in terms of Drukair Tickets, hotel bookings, visa processes and permits, emergency evacuations etc.

3. In-depth knowledge about Bhutan, our History, Environment, Geography, Lifestyles, Art, Iconography etc. and have consistently been responsible for spreading tourism into remoter parts of the country.

4. Partner hotels and guesthouses are the best in the country and are selected based on our guests’ feedback over the years and The Bhutan Travelclub hotel assessment criteria.

5. We use only luxury vehicles like Toyota Prado Land Cruisers (4×4) for less than 3 people in a group, Toyota Hiace buses for 3 to 6 people in a group and Toyota Coaster buses for big groups of more than 10 people in a group. All vehicles are not more than 3 years old and the tire conditions are excellent.

6. We only offer our advices on our hotels, vehicles, food and guides etc. YOU make the choice after reading more from our rich Resource Centre. We have never structured or imposed any package elements. Highly, highly customizable itineraries. You name it and we’ll make it possible.

7. No Hidden costs are involved except for your shopping expenses. Your trekking insurance is also included in the package.

8. Our Tour Leaders, Cultural and Trekking guides are all accredited by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and are members of the Guides Association of Bhutan. While some of them have been with us from the very start, others are selected based on a minimum of 5 years field experience, numbers of refreshers courses undertaken, good spoken and written English and overall personality assessments.

9. Is amongst a few companies that offer specialized language guides in Dutch, French, Japanese, German, and Spanish. We will shortly be also offering Chinese speaking guides.

10. Was involved in some of the Government’s biggest Tourism activities like the development of the Tashel-Online system (online visa processing), Market Research and Bhutan Branding, Destination research and development of Nabji-Korphu and Merak-Sakteng community-based products etc.

11. We accept Visa, MasterCard and other major credit cards for faster and more reliable payment method, therefore reducing cumbersome procedures and additional costs related to bank wiring.