How to Reach Bhutan

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Travel to Bhutan

A small kingdom nestled in the Himalayas between India and China, Bhutan is a beautiful country.

With picturesque valleys fortified by the mighty Himalayas dotted with pious monasteries, dzongs, and temples, Bhutan is among the most stunning tourist destinations in the world. It is also known as the Happiest Kingdom, adorned with rustic yet colourful traditions and cultures. Phuentsholing, Samdrup-Jongkhar, and Gelephu are famous areas that attract international visitors, mainly via India. Be it by air, train or road, you shouldn’t worry about how to reach Bhutan. Check this guide to learn the best ways to travel to the gorgeous country.

One of the fastest ways to reach Bhutan is by Air. There are ample direct and connecting flights operating between Bhutan and India. Take a flight from from major cities such as Mumbai, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi to the Paro International Airport which is the only international airport in Bhutan,just 7 km away. The airport is surrounded by peaks and located at a height of 7300 ft. above sea level, making it quite treacherous for flights take-off and landing. Due to its location, only a few pro-pilots are authorised to operate at the Airport. However, upon reaching the Airport, one can also avail a cab or car service across Phuentsholing and enjoy a tour of this enticing place.

There are no direct trains to reach Bhutan from India. However, one can board a train from Hasimara station or New Alipurduar stations, 17 and 60 kilometres away from Phuentsholing, the border town of Bhutan. From Phuentsholing, visitors can take a cab or bus to reach Bhutan.

Wondering how to go to Bhutan by road? Bhutan is well-connected with India by road. One can reach Bhutan from India via Jaigaon, Phuentsholing Border, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar. While Phuentsholing shares a border with the Terai region of West Bengal, the other two are along the Assam border. It takes around three hours from Guwahati to Bhutan by road and the same from Siliguri. Additionally, one can also reach Bhutan from Bagdogra, which is just 170 km away.

By Bus:

One of the most convenient ways to reach Bhutan from India is by taking a bus from Kolkata to Phuentsholing. There are numerous direct buses operated by the Royal Bhutanese Government from Esplanade Station to Phuentsholing. A bus journey takes around 18 hours from Kolkata to cover the distance of 1,020.4 km while from Siloiguri it takes around 4 hours only.

By Car:

One can take a private car or hire a cab to travel from India to Bhutan. A road trip to Bhutan will navigate through its alpine zones and sub-tropical regions. One of the easiest way to reach Bhutan from India is from Assam. Drive through the Bongaigaon district in Assam to Gelephu, which is merely 50 Km away from Bhutan. However, one needs to show some documents at the border.

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Swathi's 5 days trip to Bhutan

Overall good experience. Especially both the guide and driver inside Bhutan were very co operative and sweet

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It was one of the best trip so far. Loved the smooth seamless journey starting from the pick up, hotels, the trip itself and the drop. The guide and driver of bhutan went over the board ro make us feel comfortable and know their rich culture .

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Vignesh's 9 days trip to Bhutan

Our family had the most incredible experience in visiting Bhutan and I thank Bhutan Green Zone Destination Tours for planning this trip. From start to finish, their service was top-notch, and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour operator to help us navigate this beautiful country. Special mention our driver who was skilled, friendly, and made every journey through Bhutan feel safe and comfortable. Our guide, brought Bhutan's rich culture to life with his deep knowledge and explanation, making our trip unforgettable.

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Thank you so much for planning the perfect trip for our family, everything was well arranged and we loved Bhutan❤️ Can’t wait to visit again in future! Thank you!

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The trip was planned very end to end without any hassles. But the guide was rigid. He was not ready to work before 9 and beyond 5. He was discouraging us from visiting places. Also he was skipping many places in the itenary. The driver was a good guy. The beauty of Bhuthan and the culture of that place

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Bhutan Inc were professional and helpful in arrangements of a memorable trip. Everything from start to end.

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There are buses from Kolkata to Thimphu and from Siliguri bus station, NJP station or Bagdogra station to Phuentsholing border.

Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bagdogra airports have direct flights to Paro in Bhutan.

The most convenient way to reach Bhutan from India is by air, with direct flights to Paro International Airport from major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Bagdogra. From the airport, take a cab or bus to reach Bhutan. However, road is another best option to reach Bhutan from India. Board a bus from Kolkata to Phuentsholing that takes around 18 hours to cover the distance of 1,020.4 km.

Take a direct flight to Paro International Airport from major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Bagdogra.

Bhutan is well-connected with India by road. One can reach Bhutan from India via Jaigaon, Phuentsholing Border, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar. While Phuentsholing shares a border with the Terai region of West Bengal, the other two are along the Assam border. It takes around three hours from Guwahati to Bhutan by road and the same from Siliguri. Additionally, one can also reach Bhutan from Bagdogra, which is just 170 km away.

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