Bhutan, the "Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon," is no ordinary place. About the size of Switzerland, Bhutan is a remote land of peace and natural beauty. It has developed the philosophy of Gross National Happiness; where development is measured using a holistic approach of well-being, not just based on gross domestic product.
No charge for CHILDREN below the age of 5 years, 25% for STUDENTS below the age of 25 years, 50% on minimum daily package shall be given to one person in a group of 11 people, A 50% discount on Royalty shall be provided after the 8th night, and 100% discount on Royalty shall be provided after the 14th night.
The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows: USD $200 :- per person per night for the months of Jan, Feb, June, July, Aug, and December. USD $250 :- per person per night for the months of March, April, May, Sept, Oct, and November. Visa Fee (one time ) USD $40 .
Travel by air or land.
All tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian passport holders) who wish to travel to Bhutan require a visa and must book their holiday through a Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners. The tour operator will take care of Visa arrangements for visitors.
One of the main attractions for tourists is the rich country's culture and traditions. You will also see the varieties of flora and fauna with the meandering road in the hill top.
You will enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and the unparalleled hospitality of a Bhutanese host. All officially sanctioned and listed home-stays are located in the gorgeous Bhutanese countryside, far from the noise and crowds of population.
The concept of GNH receives much international praise and is a major draw for tourists, potential visitors should be aware that the idea is very much in its incubation stage, and there is very little evidence of GNH in the country itself.
