Due to the disparity in temperature and climatic conditions from one city to another, it is advisable to dress in layers.

A price quoted in INR is applicable to all Indian Nationals. The only exception is made for Bangladeshi Nationals to whom the same rate is applied for all ground handling services in Bhutan. However the Airfare differs between the two.

For all other Nationalities, please note that Bhutan offers a standard International Pricing.

All visitors traveling to Bhutan are required to obtain a visa, except for Indian and Bangladeshi Nationals holding a valid Indian / Bangladeshi Passport.

The official carrier of Bhutan, Druk Air operates from Bangkok ( Thailand), Kathmandu ( Nepal), New Delhi ( India), Kolkatta ( India), Bagdogra (near Darjeeling, India) and Dhaka ( Bangladesh).

Paro is the only Airport in Bhutan and it is mandatory for you to use Druk Air at least one way by the Government of Bhutan.

Druk Air allows 20 kg (44lb) and 30 kg (66 lb) as checked in baggage for its Economy and Business Class Passengers respectively. Excess baggage sometime may be offloaded.

Yes, we recommend you get your insurance cover from your respective country.

We use Hyundai Tuscan, Santa Fe and Prado for a small group of 2 – 3 guests. A Toyota Hiace Mini Van for a group of 4 – 6 guests and a Deluxe Toyota Coaster for a group of 7 – 18 guests.

Any cancellation or change must be received and confirmed by the Conference Secretariat in the official written notice via letter, fax or e-mail before Monday April 12, 2010 for a 50 % refund and before Friday 30th April for a 25 % refund of total payment. No refund will be granted after this date or for a no-show. The refund will be processed one month after the symposium, less the applicable taxes and bank handling charges

Ngultrum is the local currency of Bhutan. Equal in value to the Indian Rupees which is frequently used in place of Ngultrum. Your currency (all major ones like US Dollars, Sterling Pounds, Euros, Indian Rupees etc) and travelers cheque can be exchanged at the Paro Airport, Banks and Hotels.

Please note that Nepalese currency and large bills of the Indian currency (Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000) is not accepted here.

The country code is 975.

Here, electricity runs on 220 / 240 volts, with a circular two-pin and three-pin power outlets. For all electrical appliances that you bring with you, please carry the appropriate adapters. Incase you forget, Thimphu is the only city where this may be available.

Credit Cards have limited acceptability and are generally accepted mainly by Deluxe hotels and few selected Handicrafts establishments only.

There are ATMs in Bhutan but currently they only operate with their respective Bhutanese banks. Since these ATMs currently do not function with outside banks, so ATM facility can not be used by visitors. Traveler’s cheque / cash are best option if you need additional money.

Bhutanese cuisine generally consists of steamed rice (red and white) with a varied choice of spicy curries, both vegetarian and non vegetarian. Most hotels provide meals buffet-style. There are usually continental, Indian, Chinese and Bhutanese dishes. The food in hotels is often the best in town, but in main towns now there are few restaurants increasingly becoming popular. All tourist hotels have good selection of international and Bhutanese beverages.

Yes, there are enough options for Vegetarians too.

Bhutan is famous of its exquisite postage stamps, hand woven fabrics, carved masks, woven baskets, wooden bowls, handmade paper, finely crafted metal and Thanka painting.

Weekend Markets are where the farmers as well as other vendors come to sell their produce / craft. Typically held in Thimphu, Paro, Phuentsholing and Wandiphodrand. Thimphu is the most popular out of these which starts from Saturday morning till Sunday evening.