Other than Indian, Bangladeshis, and Maldivian nationals, all visitors to Bhutan require a visa; all visas are issued from Thimphu; visas are only issued to tourists booked with a locally licensed tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent. Applications for tourist visas are submitted by the tour operator. Visa clearance from Thimphu must be obtained before coming to Bhutan. Visa clearance takes at least 10 days to process. Air tickets to Bhutan cannot be purchased without visa clearance. At your point of entry, the visa will be stamped in your passport on payment of US$20, two passport photos will also be required. Visas are issued for a 15day period; extensions can be obtained in Thimphu at a cost of Nu.510.
Indians do not require visas or any travel documents to enter up to Phuntsholing. Actually, the buses from Siliguri go all the way up to Phuntsholing crossing the border gate. But beyond Phuntsholing, even Indians need a permit to visit other places within Bhutan. Indian citizens need to carry a passport (or any other government-issued identity proof recognized by Bhutan Immigration) in order to get the permit. The permit is issued by the Bhutanese immigration office located on the border.
All other foreign nationals (except Bangladeshi and Maldivians) need a proper visa to enter any part of Bhutan including Phuntsholing. Note that there is no 'visa on arrival' facility in Bhutan.
Dearest
Mingma! Julay!namestey! hope you are in good health. Sorry to write you lately. Our trip to Thiland made us busy so we were unable to write you back. Mingma the trekking was well organised and I had a wonderful time with you.. . Ladhak is a wonderful place and your guiding made it much much better. We all are very happy and eager to visit your country sikkim next time.
The way you describe sikkim, it really seems to be a nice place. We will promote for you wherever we go. Thanks for your support when the chips were down..
Convey our regards to Jigmee,Arun and Horse man. Hope we will meet then again.
Harry,Dorris Michael and Gracy
Switzerland 2009
Hello
Max, hope you are doing fine business. We are thankful for your warm guidance and wonderful trekking arrangements in a short time. Mingma the food was excellent. We will return to sikkim with friends and family someday. We would no doubt recommend your company mountain tours and treks to all of our friends who want to visit India and specially sikkim and Darjeeling.
Adam and wanda
Netherland. 2010
Hi
Mingma, thanks for your mail. We are still in kerela and doing familiarization trip. Its very hot out here.
Mingma your trekking arrangements was good and we had no hesitation in recommending your company. Your guide and cook was very good. We had more than enough varieties of food everyday. We surely hope that you will do well.
Well take care and best of luck
Andrew, Roben and David
Switzerland 2011 feb
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