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The best way to enter Bhutan is by Druk Air. The following cities are connected to Bhutan with Druk Air flights.
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- India: Delhi (DEL) and Calcutta (CCU)
- Nepal: Kathmandu (KTM)
- Bangladesh: Dhaka (DAC)
- Thailand: Bangkok (BKK)
- Burma: Rangoon (RGN)
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Druk
Air is the only airline operating in Bhutan. As Druk Air flight can be
delayed because of weather, it is advisable to keep a 24-hour gap
before any onward international connections.
There are two overland
entry/exit points. One is from the Indian state of West Bengal into
Phuntsholing in southwest Bhutan. Four hours drive from Phuntsholing
will take you to Bagdogra in the state of West Bengal (India) which is
the nearest airport from from Phuntsholings. Phuntsholing serves as a
convenient point for the travelers wishing to visit the Indian states
of Sikkim, West Bengal along with Bhutan. The drive from Phuntsholing
to Thimphu takes six hours.
The other point is Samdrup Jongkhar in the southeast, 110 km from
Guwahati, India. An Inner Line Permit to enter Assam will also be
required to enter/exit through Guwahati. Tashigang is six hours' drive
from Samdrup Jongkhar.
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| Delayed Arrival / Departure |
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There
shall be no fixed charge for the number of days of delay in arrival of
visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks
except for minimum charge on hotel cancellation, transport and guide.
There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure
of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or roadblocks.
They will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food,
transport and other services required.
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| Tourism Development Fund |
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All tourists are required to pay US$ 10 per visit as Tourism Development Fund.
Land cost cancellation policy
Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as below:
- Within 30 days of the start: No charge
- Within 21 days: 10% of the rate
- Within 14 days: 15% of the rate
- Within 7 days: 30% of the rate
- Less than 7 days: 50% of the rate
- Cancellation without notice: 50% of the rate
- After arrival in Bhutan: 100% of the rate
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| Druk Air Cancellation Policy |
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For
the airfare portion of your tour, you will be subject the cancellation
rules set by Druk Air for purchased tickets as follows:
- Cancellation
of Druk Air tickets regardless of season or number of days prior to
departure are subject to at least a 15% penalty of the airfare price.
- During
the peak season (March, April, May, September, October, November) Druk
Air cancellations made 60 days to 30 days before departure are subject
to 50% penalty of the airfare price.
- Cancellations made within 30 days prior to departure are not eligible for a refund.
- During
the low season (December, January, February, June, July, August) Druk
Air cancellations made 21 days to 14 days before departure are subject
to 50% penalty of the airfare price.
- Cancellations made within 14 days prior to departure are not eligible for a refund.
- Passengers who fail to show up for a flight will not be eligible for a refund.
- Lost tickets are nonrefundable.
- Passengers who reschedule their flights will be subject to the following rebooking fees:
-- 48 hours before departure: $11
-- 36 hours before departure: $22
-- 24 hours before departure: $33
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