✓ The official currency for Bhutan is the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN).
✓ Local time in Bhutan is 6 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +6).
✓ +975is the country dialling codeto Bhutan.
✓ The standard voltage in Bhutan is 230 volts AC, 50 Hertz (Hz).
✓ Dzongkha - (also known as Bhutanese) Sino-Tibetan language spoken by over half a million people in Bhutan; it is the country's sole official and national language.
✓ You will be able to exchange cash at Paro International Airport's foreign exchange desk and at banks found in Paro and Thimphu. Some hotels also offer currency exchange. Do not rely on ATMs in Bhutan as they are generally only for local card holders. Remote towns do not yet have ATM services.
✓ You can either buy a Bhutan prepaid SIM card in person in some international airports, mobile provider stores, convenience stores, or online.
✓ One of the most popular Wi-Fi spots in Bhutan is the Thimphu TechPark, a state-of-the-art facility that offers free Wi-Fi to visitors. Additionally, many cafes and hotels in the capital city of Thimphu also offer free Wi-Fi, making it easy to stay connected while exploring the city.
✓ Bhutanuses the metric system.
✓ One should tip driver and guide for the entire trip.
✓ Bhutan is a very safe country to visit, crime is uncommon, even petty crime!
✓ Tap water in Bhutan is not considered safe for drinking purposes unless it is boiled or purified by some chemical agents. Bottled mineral water is readily available in hotels, small and big retail outlets and restaurants. As for foreign tourists, they'll get bottled water from their tour agent or guide.
✓ Smoking in a public place, as well as the sale of tobacco, is banned in Bhutan. Tourists may bring 200 cigarettes per person into the country, but there will be a 200 percent import tax levied upon them.
✓ All foreigners are allowed to carry a maximum of 1 litre of alcoholic spirit on them.
✓ Credit card acceptance in Bhutan is limited. While some high-end hotels, restaurants, and shops in Thimphu and Paro may accept credit cards (mostly Visa and Mastercard), many places still operate on a cash-only basis. It is best to carry sufficient local currency (Bhutanese ngultrum) for your day-to-day expenses.
✓ Men can bring jeans, cotton pants, T-shirts, casual shirts and warm jacket/coat for the evening. Women can bring jeans, cotton slacks, long skirts, T-shirts and long sleeves and warm coat/jacket for the evening. You cannot wear shorts, hats and umbrellas while visiting temples, monasteries and festivals.
✓ Few temples and monasteries maybe off limits to tourist, always ask for permission prior to entering.
✓ Always check if taking photographs is allowed once you’re in the premise of the temple or monastery.
✓ Remove your shoes while entering temples and monasteries.
✓ Visitors should be properly dressed while visiting dzongs, temples monasteries and Government institution. As a mark of respect, refrain wearing hats and shorts as you enter these premises.
✓ Paro International Airport is the only point of entry and exit for all travelers by flight to Bhutan. Only two airlines operate in and out of Paro International Airport, Druk Air, the national airline and Bhutan Airlines. The airlines operate an inbound flight from New Delhi, Kolkata, Bodh Gaya, Bagdogra and Guwahati in India and from Dhaka in Bangladesh and from Kathmandu in Nepal and from Bangkok Thailand and Singapore. Visit their website for flight schedule and bookings.
✓ Local airlines now offer domestic flights to Bumthang, central Bhutan from Paro International Airport. The airlines will also fly to Tashigang in the eastern Bhutan and Gelephu in the south. The domestic airports in Tashigang and Gelephu are currently under renovation.
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✓ Due to the dynamic rates system across the globe, the above quotation is valid
for 24 hours only.
✓ The above is just a quote and the same is subject to availability at the time of
booking.
✓ No Rooms or Services have been blocked.
✓ The above quotation is not valid if dates overlap with Exhibitions & special events
unless specified.
✓ Rooms / Rates are subject to availability unless booked.
✓ Please check all inclusions as any additions will incur extra charges.
✓ Rates quoted are based on minimum 2 pax travelling together.
✓ Any amendments to the date of travel or number of passengers will subject to
re-quote.
✓ Tourism Dirham Tax will be charged by the hotel directly to the guests upon
arrival unless specified.
✓ 5% VAT is included in the above quote.
✓ Airline / Fuel Surcharges may apply which needs to be paid over and above the
Tour Cost.
✓ Midnight surcharges will be applicable for Transfers arranged between 2200 hrs.
– 0700 hrs. (depending on the flight details given by you).
✓ Meals not included unless specified.
✓ Insurance Policy not included unless specified.
✓ Hotels reserve the right to release bookings held on Time Limit without prior
notice.
✓ In case of any unavailability, we reserve the right to use alternative
accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal standard.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings.
There won’t be any refund for it. You may request at the hotel directly to pre-
book a boxed breakfast in case of an early morning departure. This would also
be at the discretion of the hotel.
✓ Breakfast, if included, cannot be provided on the day of arrival at any city.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any excess baggage charges on tour.
✓ Vacation Dunya reserves the right to change any information, route or
attractions before or after your booking due to events beyond our control like
bad weather, any natural calamity, any accident, and or any logistic issues.
✓ Check in time at the hotel is after 14:00 hrs. and check out is before 12:00 hrs.
Early check in and late check out requests are subject to availability and at the
discretion of the hotel.
✓ Certain sightseeing tour/activities are seasonal and operate on specific dates
only.
✓ For certain sightseeing on Seat in Coach Basis you may need to go for to the
pickup point.
✓ All Transfers & Sightseeing’s are on Seat In Coach basis unless specified on
Private basis.
✓ If the Flight Schedule does not meet the Seat In Coach Transfer Schedule of the
Supplier then the Transfers will be confirmed on Private basis at Supplement
Cost.
✓ All tours and transfers are point to point unless Vehicle at disposal is booked.
✓ The pick-up or drop-off timings can be changed as per the trip schedule. It may
also change depending on traffic conditions and your location.
✓ Kindly note that the driver will wait at the arrival terminal for a maximum of 60
minutes after the flight arrives. Should the guest not arrive within 60 minutes it
will be considered as a NOSHOW, rebooking of transfers will be arranged at an
additional cost.
✓ For Excursion / sightseeing transfers & departure transfers vehicle will wait for
maximum of 10 minutes.
✓ For Sharing transfers, the drivers will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes from the
scheduled time.
✓ The maximum dimensions per bag (H + W + L) must not exceed 158 cm (62
inches) – 1 piece + 1 Hand luggage in between 2 guests.
✓ Some of the mentioned inclusions may remain closed on weekends or specific
days as per the government norms for which we do not hold the responsibility.
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website and sold to our esteemed clients are bound to stipulated terms and
conditions and the same shall govern the contract between the company,
Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC and its Clients.
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b) On receipt of passport copies of all passengers travelling.
c) On specified non-refundable initial deposit to proceed with the booking.
d) On full payment of the tour for last minute bookings.
e) Consent given to use of the client’s personal date relevant to the
complete the booking.
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contract or decline the confirmation of the booking and return the deposit as per
our sole discretion at any time before the tour.
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itinerary and terms and conditions.
✓ Amount paid towards a group tour cannot be transferred to a customized
package.
✓ Unutilized bookings / services will not be carried forward to the next calendar
year.
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passengers on the booking confirmation to agree with the terms and conditions,
acceptance of the booking, and for the payment of themselves and on behalf of
all the passengers mentioned on the booking.
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07 days prior to the departure.
✓ In case of last-minute bookings credit card guarantee has to be provided to
confirm the services.
✓ Any on-board expenses will have to be paid by the client directly in cash or credit
card.
✓ No refunds either in part or full will be made in case of any unused services in
above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing
tours.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC is not responsible for any personal
belongings, or any other valuable items left in our vehicles or tour sites, it is
solely your responsibility. Our drivers and tour guides will not be responsible for
it.
✓ On Islamic occasions and National holidays, the tour will not serve alcohol, and
there will not be any live entertainment.
✓ Photography of UAE residence especially ladies, military institutions, government
buildings, and installations, is strictly prohibited.
✓ Littering is a punishable offense and offenders may face penalties in the form of
fines.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC reserves the rights to charge 100% no
show charges if the guest is not there at the time of scheduled pick-up.