Can Nepalese travel to Bhutan?
Getting to Bhutan from Nepal can be done in one of two ways, by traveling overland through Nepal, across India, and into Bhutan at the border crossing at Phuentsholing or by flying direct from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to Paro International Airport.
How can I go to Kathmandu from Bhutan?
Getting to Bhutan from Kathmandu can only be done on the Bhutanese Airlines, and both have services from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. Bhutan has only one international airport at Paro, some distance from the capital of Thimphu.
Is Bhutan Nepal?
Status. Bhutan and Nepal are both Himalayan countries and until 2008, Nepal was also a monarchy. Both nations were founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The Nepal-Bhutan Friendship and Cultural Society was established in Kathmandu to facilitate good relations in 1969.
Is Bhutan cheaper than Nepal?
Nepal may be the more affordable option, with its cheap hostels, simple and inexpensive travel costs, low-cost food, and stunning Himalayan treks, but you cannot beat Bhutan for the quality of service that you get for your money. When it comes to how much “bang for your buck” you get, Bhutan is definitely on top.
Can I travel to Bhutan on my own?
Independent travel to Bhutan is opening up but it’s not something the government encourages. Generally, visitors to Bhutan must either be tourists, or guests of the government. The only other options for visiting the country are to receive an invitation by “a citizen of some standing” or a volunteer organization.
Can we go Nepal to Bhutan by road?
The Preferred Way of Travelling from Nepal To Bhutan If judged by the closest points of Nepal and Bhutan, the distance is only about 63 kilometres. The journey, however, is of about 404 kilometres on a flight or in case of road journey, around 180 kilometres from Siliguri (after reaching from Nepal) to Phuentsholing.
Is Bhutan like Nepal?
Nepal and Bhutan are landlocked Himalayan countries with close social and cultural linkages. Both are the members of the United Nations and Non Aligned Movement (NAM) and work for promoting the interests of LDCs and LLDCs. Both countries are the founding members of SAARC and have also joined BIMSTEC since 2004.
Is Indian currency used in Bhutan?
Indian rupees may be used freely anywhere in Bhutan (don’t be surprised if you get change in rupees). Officially 500 and 1000 Indian rupee notes are not accepted due to large amounts of counterfeit notes; however, in practice 500s are usually accepted.