The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the local agent's obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirement shall be payable on actual basis.

The above rates apply uniformly irrespective of locations and the type of accommodation provided/asked for. These accommodation establishments shall be approved by TAB.

1. There shall be no fixed charge for the number of days of delay in arrival of visitors due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or road blocks except for minimum charge on hotel cancellation, transport & guide.

2. There shall be no charge for the number of days of delay in departure of visitor due to weather conditions, Druk Air problems or roadblocks. They will be charged only the actual expenses on accommodation, food transport and any other services required.

Tour payment must be settled one month prior to date of arrival in Bhutan and VISA is cleared by the government subject to advance payment only.

All foreign tourists entering the kingdom of Bhutan require a visa which is processed and arranged by us. The duly filled visa application form must be sent to us at least three weeks before the intended date of arrival in order to process it with the concerned authorities. You can download the PDF-form from here and fax/mail us the completed visa form. A two weeks visa costs US$20, which can be further extended for an additional fee of US$15. All tourists have to bring three copies of original passport size photographs as required by the immigration authorities at the entry points. For travellers entering Bhutan by Druk Air, the visa clearance number is forwarded to the concerned overseas Druk Air stations, without which the passengers to be allowed to board the flight. A visa clearance number is also required during the issuance of Druk Air tickets. For travellers entering the country by surface through Phuentsholing, the visa is stamped on arrival at the Foreign Ministry’s branch office in Phuentsholing. Please note that Bhutanese embassies and missions abroad do not grant Bhutan tourist visas.

The Bhutanese authorities strictly monitor the export of any religious antiquities or antiques of any kind from the kingdom. Upon arrival, a custom declaration form is given where you should list any expensive equipments that you are carrying such as camera, computers and personal electronic equipment. You must return the form, and may be asked to show the items listed when you leave the country.

The unit of currency in Bhutan is the Ngultrum (Nu.) which is at par with the Indian Rupee. One Ngultrum equals 100 Chetrum. The Ngultrum notes can be found in the denominations of NU. 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 and the coins in the form of Chetrum 25, 50 and Nu. 1. Travellers are advised to carry their money in the form of travellers cheques (preferably American Express), international credit cards which are accepted in some of the hotels and tourist shops. Some cash might be needed to meet the incidental expenses. The two banks in Bhutan; the Bank of Bhutan and the Bhutan National Bank accepts few major currencies such as the US Dollar, the Pound and the Euro. The exchange rate for Ngultrum vis-à-vis the US Dollar stands at 1US$= Nu. 40.95 as of May 2008. For updates on the exchange rate, please visit www.rma.org.bt or http://www.bhutannationalbank.com

All hotels, lodges, and guest houses selected by Bhutan Enigma have been approved by the Department of Tourism which have been rated as standard for tourists. The hotels in the west are more comfortable and equipped with facilities such as IDD, fax, internet facilities and so on, while, as one tends to move towards the central and eastern region, the hotels are simple and offer minimum facilities. With the liberalization of the FDI in 2002, two luxury resorts have come up, namely Aman Kora and Uma Paro for select guests willing to pay premium rates.

For travellers entering Bhutan, you can either come in by Druk Air or by road through the border town Phuentsholing. Druk Air, Bhutan’s national carrier and the only airline, has a fleet of two Airbus - 319s aircrafts. Druk Air flies twice weekly to and from Delhi via Kathmandu and three times weekly to Bangkok via Kolkata. To allow for extra visitors during the peak season (especially during the Paro Tshechu in April and the Thimphu Tshechu in October), the airline provides additional flights. For detailed information about the airline, schedule and tariffs, please visit www.drukair.com.bt As per Government rule, it is mandatory to travel at least one-way by Druk Air; it can either be entry or exit or both.