Bhutan may be the last country on earth that can boast the traveler's most precious adjective: unchanged. Lightly populated and hiding behind its rhododendron curtain, it is the last stand of primeval Himalayan culture. Traditional dress is still worn, outside influences are carefully restricted and the culture of yesteryear is alive today. Although Bhutan may become a museum tomorrow, today its culture and religion, as well as its hill and forests connect Kathmandu with Paro, Bhutan's entry point by air.
Geography
Bhutan covers an area of 47,000 square kilometers. The country is located between India in the East, South & Southeast and China in the North. At latitudes 26 degrees 40’ North to 28 degrees 15’ North and 80 degrees 45’ East to 92 degrees 10’ East, Bhutan is basically a mountainous country. Its mid valleys are most inhabited followed by the towns in the southern foothills of the country. The far north is sparsely inhabited.
Language
The official language of Bhutan is “Dzongkha” meaning the language spoken in Dzongs. The written form is derived from ancient Sanskrit script. Nepali is spoken in towns and understood by the most population. People in travel related occupation speak remarkably good English.
Entering Bhutan
The city of Paro is linked by air with Bangkok, Calcutta, Delhi, Kathmandu and Yangoon. National flag carrier Druk Air operates with its two 75 seater BAE 146 four engine jet aircrafts.
It is possible to fly from Kathmandu to two airports in the east of the country and drive via India to bordering town of Phuntsholing, gateway town in the southwest.
Immigration
Time
6 hrs ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Currency
Renminbi.
Electricity
220 Volts Alternating current.
Tour Cost
President Treks & Expeditions specializes in private tours thereby offering personalized services to its customers. Hence, cost will be provided on receiving requests.
Bookings & Confirmation
President Treks & Expeditions will make tentative hotel/transport/air bookings upon receipt of firm dates and provide the written confirmation. However, such confirmations are not considered to be firm unless we receive an advance payment of 100% before arrival dates - 30 days in case of group/FIT consisting of less than 10 pax and 45 days in case of group consisting of more than 10 pax.
Payments
President Treks & Expeditions should receive full payment against the package on treks, Bhutan, Sikkim, Darjeeling and Tibet together with the naming list at least one month prior to the date of arrival. Failing which, President Treks & Expeditions will not be held responsible for cancellation of any bookings in part or full.
Payment can be sent by telex transfer to President Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd. To the following account:
Beneficiary |
President Treks & Expeditions (p)) LTD. |
Account No. |
Current 37556A0 |
Name/Add of Bank |
HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.
NEW ROAD
KATHMANDU,NEPAL |
Bank Tlx No |
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Bank Fax No |
977-1- |
Cancellation / Refund Charges |
Beneficiary |
President Treks & Expeditions (p)) LTD. |
Account No. |
Current 37556A0 |
Name/Add of Bank |
HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.
NEW ROAD
KATHMANDU,NEPAL |
Bank Tlx No |
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Bank Fax No |
977-1- |
Regarding refund of airline tickets, the rules and regulation in force of the particular airlines selected will apply and any dispute on this will not be entertained.
Or by your credit card. While paying by your card please forward your card details – number, card holder’s name as it appears in the card, expiry date – with your signature to our fax number 977 – 1 – 221180 or 4429723
Disclaimer
President Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd. acts only as agent for carriers, transport companies, hotels and all other contractors and will therefore have to disclaim responsibility for any loss, damages, accidents, change of schedule or other irregularities caused or arising from circumstances beyond their control. All the expenses arising from such occurrences will be borne by the client himself/herself.
