{"id":1607,"date":"2024-08-15T11:16:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T11:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2024-08-24T18:38:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T18:38:33","slug":"getting-into-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/?p=1607","title":{"rendered":"GETTING INTO BHUTAN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1607\" class=\"elementor elementor-1607\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abc54d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1abc54d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f332ed3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f332ed3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GETTING INTO BHUTAN<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06015d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"06015d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-opt-id=120149479  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/mlchhho1tnfl.i.optimole.com\/cb:Y6wm.1c804\/w:300\/h:28\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asset-5@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-86\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlchhho1tnfl.i.optimole.com\/cb:Y6wm.1c804\/w:300\/h:28\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asset-5@2x.png 300w, https:\/\/mlchhho1tnfl.i.optimole.com\/cb:Y6wm.1c804\/w:768\/h:72\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asset-5@2x.png 768w, https:\/\/mlchhho1tnfl.i.optimole.com\/cb:Y6wm.1c804\/w:812\/h:76\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asset-5@2x.png 812w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f58a1aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f58a1aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3a8d6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3a8d6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>TRAVEL BY LAND<\/strong><\/p><p>Bhutan&#8217;s land border entry points are a gateway to adventure. Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar are your primary access routes, each offering a unique journey into this mystical kingdom.<\/p><p>Start your adventure in Phuentsholing, a bustling town southwest, approximately 149 km from the Indian airport at Bagdogra. From here, embark on a scenic five-hour drive through lush landscapes and beautiful tea estate to reach Phuntsholing, Bhutan&#8217;s vibrant commercial hub.\u00a0<\/p><p>Gelephu, nestled in south-central Bhutan, is another thrilling entry point. A 250 km journey from Thimphu takes you through Bhutan\u2019s sub-tropical lowlands, transitioning into alpine terrain. This seven hours trip traverses three districts, showcasing the kingdom\u2019s diverse beauty. For a longer trek, head to Samdrup Jongkhar in southeast Bhutan. Close to Assam\u2019s Darranga district and 150 km from Guwahati, this route unfolds a journey of 700 km to Thimphu. You\u2019ll traverse across picturesque districts\u2014Trashigang, Mongar, Bumthang, Trongsa, and Wangdue Phodrang\u2014taking at least three days to reach the capital. Alternatively, enjoy a quicker transition by flying from Trashigang\u2019s Yonphula airport to Paro.<\/p><p>Each entry point promises a unique and adventurous introduction to Bhutan\u2019s enchanting landscapes and rich culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c8f6d5 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"0c8f6d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" 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data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlchhho1tnfl.i.optimole.com\/cb:Y6wm.1c804\/w:768\/h:480\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Samdrup-Jongkhar-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20768%20480%22%20width%3D%22768%22%20height%3D%22480%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22768%22%20height%3D%22480%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Samdrup Jongkhar (1)\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img data-opt-id=498063321  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlchhho1tnfl.i.optimole.com\/cb:Y6wm.1c804\/w:768\/h:480\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/whiteraventours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Trashigang.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20768%20480%22%20width%3D%22768%22%20height%3D%22480%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22768%22%20height%3D%22480%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Trashigang\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f64f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" 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With flights connecting you to global cities like Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati, Singapore, and Mumbai, your journey to this Himalayan paradise is set for adventure.<\/p><p>Landing at Paro International Airport, perched at 2,225 meters (7,300 feet) and flanked by towering peaks reaching 4,876 meters (16,000 feet), is a heart-pounding experience. The descent into Paro Valley is a rare treat, bringing you closer to the rugged mountain tops than most flights in the world. The route between Paro and Kathmandu is especially breathtaking, as your aircraft glides over four of the planet\u2019s five highest peaks. On clear days, you\u2019ll be rewarded with awe-inspiring views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kangchenjunga\u2014an unforgettable sight from the skies.<\/p><p>Drukair and Bhutan Airlines are your carriers of choice, with domestic flights serving Yonphula in the east, Bumthang in the center, and Gelephu in the south. Each flight into Bhutan promises to be an exhilarating adventure, setting the stage for your journey into this majestic kingdom.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GETTING INTO BHUTAN TRAVEL BY LAND Bhutan&#8217;s land border entry points are a gateway to adventure. Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar are your primary access routes, each offering a unique journey into this mystical kingdom. Start your adventure in Phuentsholing, a bustling town southwest, approximately 149 km from the Indian airport at Bagdogra. 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