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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||||||||
| The Royal Government of Bhutan has adopted a very cautious approach towards the development of tourism in the kingdom, in an effort to avoid negative impacts on the culture and environment. Visitors to Bhutan must either be a guest of the government whereby all the arrangements are made by the concerned authority, or as a tourist availing an all inclusive pre-planned, pre-paid, conducted package tour. | |||||||||||||
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*Free Independent Travel
Is Not Permitted
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| ACCESS TO BHUTAN | |||||||||||||
| Entry points into Bhutan is either by road through the State of West Bengal,lndian to Phuentsholing,Bhutan in the south or to Paro Airport by Druk Air, the only airline. There are flights to and from Bangkok, Calcutta, New Delhi and Kathmandu. It is a must to travel one way, either entry or exit by Druk Air. No domestic flights. Entry from Assam is not authorized | |||||||||||||
| VISA PROCEDURE | |||||||||||||
| All foreign nationals require visa for Bhutan,
(except for Indian nationals holding a valid ID). Visa clearance from
Thimphu must be obtained before departing for Bhutan. Visa details
(as per visa form enclosed) should be sent to our office at least
03 weeks prior to arrival. Upon confirmation of tour/entry/exit points,
and receipt of the full tour payment, we will process visa and clearance
approved will be faxed to you before departure. Two passport photos must be submitted on arrival at the Paro airport. Visa stamp will be issued on arrival in Bhutan against direct payment of visa fee US$ 20 per person at the entry point. Visa is initially granted for 15 days and can be extended for another 15 days. Visa extension fee is Nu. 510. Airport departure tax Rs. 400 per person, approx. US$ 10/- . |
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Terms and Conditions
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| 1. The tour package includes airport transfers, accommodation on twin sharing basis, meals, over land transport within Bhutan, sightseeing, local tour guide, museum fees and supply of pack and riding ponies when and where available. | |||||||||||||
| 2. Single room supplement charge is US$ 20. (the odd person is exempted) | |||||||||||||
| 3. FIT surcharge for two persons and one. | |||||||||||||
| Individuals and groups 2 persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the daily rates applicable, as follows | |||||||||||||
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1 pax
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US$ 40 per night halt. | ||||||||||||
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2 pax
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US$ 30 per night halt per person. | ||||||||||||
| 4. A contribution of USD 10 per person for each visit is to be made towards the tourism Development Fund. | |||||||||||||
| 5. Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned itinerary, due to weather conditions and reasons beyond the control, changes to the itinerary might occur, for which the company accepts no responsibility. | |||||||||||||
| DISCOUNTS: | |||||||||||||
| The following discounts on daily rates is
allowed, however FIT surcharge is not exempted. - DIPLOMATS from foreign embassies/missions accredited to Bhutan shall be given a 25% discount on the rates. - There shall be no charge for CHILDREN up to the age of 5 years. However, Those between the age of 6 to 12 years accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given 50% discount. - Full time STUDENTS below the age of 25 years holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions shall be given a 25% discount. |
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| DELAYED ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE: | |||||||||||||
| There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in arrival/departure of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks. | |||||||||||||
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CANCELLATION CHARGES:
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| Tour programs booked and subsequently cancelled is subject to cancellation charges as follows: | |||||||||||||
| - Within 21 days - 1 0% of the rate - Within 14 days - 15% of the rate - Within 7 days - 30% of the rate - Less than 7 days or without notice - 50% of the rate - After arrival in Bhutan - 1 00%. |
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INSURANCE:
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| There is no personal insurance of any kind included in the tour price, so travel insurance should be obtained from your place of residence, before commencement of trip. STS will not hold liability for any illness, injury or death sustained during a tour/ trek. | |||||||||||||