Visa is
required for traveling to Bhutan and it is processed
in Thimphu through a local tour operator such
as Yak Adventure Travel. No foreign missions/
embassies abroad grants tourist visa.
- All passport details should be forwarded to
the agent at least 1 month prior to date of travel
for visa processing.
- Actual visa is stamped only on arrival in Bhutan
with the support of visa clearance, which will
be sent to you in advance.
- For all Travellers, entering Bhutan via Druk
Air, visa clearance number is forwarded to the
concerned overseas Druk Air Stations and without
this clearance number the passengers are not allowed
to board the flight.
- For Travellers entering the country by surface
through
Phunstholing (The border town in the Southern
Bhutan), visa Clearance number is forwarded to
the Local Authority and the actual visa is stamped
on arrival. Two copies of passport size photographs
are required on arrival.
- Visa fee is USD 20 per person and it should
be paid along with the Tour payment.
Passport:
A valid passport is required
for all nationals except Indians. For travel to Bhutan, the validity of the passport should be minimum 6 months.
Daily Tariff:
The minimum tariffs for tourist
visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as
follows:
High Season Tariff- US $ 220
per person per night halt (January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December).
Low Season Tariff- US $ 185 per
person per night halt (July and August).
The minimum daily package rates
shall be inclusive of the following:
A) Royalty
B) Charges for accommodation
C) Food and Beverages as per the ‘Minimum
Meal Entitlement’
D) Service of Guides
E) Transport within Bhutan
F) Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
The rates given above are applicable
per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. The Tariff
is same for Trekking too. On the day of departure,
the local agents host obligation shall be limited
to breakfast only and any extra requirements shall
be payable on actual basis. The rates shall apply
uniformly irrespective of locations and the type
of accommodation provided/asked for. List of hotels
and lodges approved for international tourist
accommodation updated from time to time shall
be issued by the Department of Tourism.
Surcharges
Individual tourist and smaller
groups of less than three persons shall subject
to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily
rates applicable, as follows:
Single individual US $ 40 per
night
Group of 2 persons US $ 30 per person per night
The 10% agency commission payable
to agents abroad shall not be deductible from
the surcharge.
The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives
of foreign travel agents on business study or
promotion visit duly approved and cleared by DOT.
Discounts
A) Diplomats from foreign embassies/missions
accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount
on the daily rates.
B) There shall be no charge for children up to
the age of 5 years. However, those between the
ages of 6-12 years accompanied by the elders/guardians
shall be given 50% discount on daily basis.
C) Full time students below the age of 25 years
holding valid identity cards from their academic
institutions shall also be given 25% discount
on daily basis.
D) A discount of 50% on daily rates shall be given
to one person in a group of 11 to 15 people. 100%
discount shall be given to one member in a group
exceeding 16 persons.
E) A discount of 10% on the daily rates shall
be provided for halts between 11 to 20 nights
and 20% discount on halt beyond 21 nights.
F) Visitors availing discounts under Sections
A, B and C shall not be eligible for discount
under E.
Detailed information on Druk
Air flight, tour and trekking programmes, festivals,
places of interest, hotels etc can be obtained
from the tour operator.
Cancellations:
Tour Programmes booked and subsequently
cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges
as follows:
• Within 30 days of start
of Programme -- no charges
• Within 21 days – 10% of rates
• Within 14 days – 15% of rate
• Within 7 days – 30% of rate
• Less than 7 days or without notice –
50% of rate
• After arrival in Bhutan – 100%
Tour Payment
All Tour Payments must be settled
one month in advance of commencement of Tour to
clear the visa and other necessary documents.
The Tour booking will be confirmed only after
we receive 100% of the Tour payment. Please deposit/Transfer
the Tour payment to the following Bank:-
CITI BANK N.A 111 WALLL ST.19th
FLOOR,
NEW YORK, NY 10043, USA
ACCOUNT OF: BHUTAN NATIONAL BANK
ACCOUNT: 3602374
SWIFT CODE: CITIUS 33
ABA NO: 0210-0008-9
CHIPS ROUNTING NUMBER: 008
Beneficiary:Yak Adventure Travel
(A/C # 54534020 maintained with BNB, Thimphu, Bhutan)
Note: A copy of Bank Transfer
Receipt should be faxed to us. | 
