How to get to | Bhutan

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Bhutan

Source: Douglas J McLaughlin

There are few ways to visit Bhutan. There are 2 roads into the country, one airport and no trains. The only airline flying to Paro is the national airline Druk Air with flights from Bangladesh, India (Delhi & Kolkata), Nepal and Thailand.

A visit to Bhutan does not come cheaply. All visitors must either enter or leave by air, you cannot both arrive and depart by land. Air fares are very high and Druk Air is not a partner of any airline or alliance (thus no discounted flights or awards). To obtain a visa you must prebook accommodation & guide at US$200 per day.

TIP Bangkok and Delhi are cheaper transit points for a visit to Bhutan than the other options.

TIP The flight between Kathmandu and Paro is one of the most scenic in the world as the route hugs the mountain passes and valleys of the Himalayas. This flight originates in Delhi, so to be sure of getting a window seat book from Delhi.