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Traveling to Bhutan

Your journey begins

The journey to reach Bhutan is in itself an adventure, but it’s one to be savoured at every step, including during its planning.

Arrive By Air

Bhutan has two national airlines: Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Direct flights to and from our international airport in Paro connect you to Bangladesh (Dhaka), India (Bagdora, Gauhati, Kolkata and New Delhi), Nepal (Kathmandu), Singapore, and Thailand (Bangkok).

Arrive By Road

There are four official entry points by road from India: Samtse and Phuentsholing (in western Bhutan), Gelephu (in central Bhutan), and Samdrup Jongkhar (in eastern Bhutan).

Travel in the country

The easiest way to get around Bhutan is by hiring a vehicle and driver through a car rental company or tourism service provider, as self-drive vehicles are not available. You can also arrange transport through local drivers, hotels, or tour operators, who can assist with booking or providing transport.

Bhutan's four airports—Paro, Bumthang, Gelephu, and Yonphula—connect the country's regions. However, flights may be delayed or canceled due to Bhutan’s unique landscape and weather conditions, particularly at Yonphula Airport. For the most reliable travel plans, consult with our hosts or a local tour operator before booking domestic flights or other travel arrangements.

Domestic flight baggage allowance is 30kg for business class and 20kg for economy class. International travelers should carry passports with a minimum validity of six months at all times.

Driving Distances in Bhutan

FromToApprox Distance (KM)Approx Driving Time
ParoThimphu65 kms01 hour
ParoHaa65 kms1.5 – 02 hours
ThimphuHaa115 kms03 – 04 hours
ThimphuPhuentsholing176 kms07 – 08 hours
ThimphuWangduephodrang70 kms03 hours
ThimphuPunakha77 kms03 hours
ThimphuPhobjhika (Gangtey)135 kms5.5 – 06 hours
PunakhaWangduephodrang13 kms45 minutes
PunakhaPhobjhika (Gangtey)78 kms03 hours
PunakhaBumthang212 kms08 hours
BumthangGangtey (Phobjikha)188 kms05 – 06 hours
Gangtey (Phobjikha)Trongsa120 kms4.5 – 05 hours
Gangtey (Phobjikha)Wangduephodrang65 kms2.5 – 03 hours
TrongsaWangduephodrang129 kms4.5 – 05 hours
TrongsaPunakha142 kms06 hours
TrongsaBumthang68 kms02 hours
BumthangMongar198 kms07 – 08 hours
MongarLhuentse76 kms03 hours
MongarTrashigang91 kms03 – 04 hours
TrashigangChorten Kora52 kms02 hours
TrashigangSamdrup Jongkhar180 kms07 hours
TrashigangTrashiyangtshe55 kms02 hours
Samdrup JongkharGuwahati (Assam, India)110 kms03 hours
Samdrup JongkharPhuentsholing400 kms10 hours
PhuentsholingBagdogra (West Bengal, India)165 kms4.5 hours
PhuentsholingSiliguri (West Bengal, India)155 kms04 hours
PhuentsholingDarjeeling (West Bengal, India)200 kms06 hours
PhuentsholingKalimpong (West Bangal, India)185 kms05 hours
PhuentsholingGangtok (Sikkim, India)220 kms07 hours
PhuentsholingDooars (Chalsa) (West Bengal, India)110 kms2.5 hours