The Way To Bhutan

Travel by Air

Today, Bhutan’s national air carrier, Druk Air, operates several flights per week from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata And Kathmandu to Paro. The modern Airbus A-319 jets carry passengers through one of the most spectacular flight paths in the world. A particular highlight is the stretch between Kathmandu und Bhutan, where one passes 4 of the 5 highest mountains in the world. Weather permitting; passengers will be treated to intimate views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu und Kangchenjunga. Landing in the Paro Valley, surrounded by 4000 meter high mountains stretching across the west of Bhutan, means a visual landing is the order of the day.

Current flight schedules for Druk Air are available at www.drukair.com.bt
Flights are booked through Tour Operators who also arrange visas.

Travel By Land

The town of Phuntsholing in south-western Bhutan is currently the only land border access open for international tourists. The nearest Indian airport is in Bagdora, which can be reached by plane from Calcutta and Delhi. It is a 3-4 hour drive from Bagdogra airport to Phuntsholing. It takes approximately 6 hours from Phuentsholing to Thimphu (capital city) or Paro (airport).

Map of Bhutan

Annual Temperatures in Bhutan