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In Bhutan there are constant changes in the hotels and everything seems to be happening so quickly. There is...

It’s generally mix of both and Indian, though you can choose to your liking in consultant with the guide....

Tour guides provided are English Speaking. However language speaking natives are available in French, German, Spanish, even recently Chinese...

Technically, it’s possible to upgrade the hotel after paying the difference. However , if it is during the peak...

Will we go only in restaurants where we’ll find a buffet? Is it a bit flexible and possible to...

Yes, you will have to pay their rates separately in addition to the normal government approved hotel package

Remember that tipping is discretionary. If you don’t think tipping is necessary in a particular circumstance, then don’t tip....

All the Hotels included in the package are approved or as prescribed by the government. They all are tourist...

Is it mandatory to hire local English speaking guide if I book one of your tour for Indian Tourists?...

Bhutan has many attractions to see. It is country of diverse altitudes, climates, vegetation and scenery. The culture of...

You can provide any of the following documents: 1.Pass Port 2- Ration Card 3 – Voter Card 4 Adhar...

No, to get restricted area permit you can’t use PAN card as it has no address of yours shown...

We use tourist standard restaurant and hotel, all these places cater choices of meals, both veg and non- veg,...

For restricted area permit you need 4 pictures each for Nathula/Tsangu lake trip and North Sikkim trip. You also...

Besides trekking, we also have the option to choose and experience the following; – Rafting – Bird Watching –...

No, Indian nationals don’t need permit to visit Sikkim however few places in Sikkim are restricted to them which...

Foreigners can’t visit Nathula pass, they can only visit upto Tsongo lake which is just 12 km before the...

Foreign diplomats, United Nations officials and members of International organisations needs to obtain their permit from the Ministry of...

Bhutan’s electricity is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. You will need a voltage converter if your...

Who do you recommend to buy trip insurance? Yes, we do recommend Trip Insurance, There are many company providing...

You will require a good sleeping bag, a warm jacket, a raincoat, a water bottle, few pair of cotton...

This may sound stupid but is a problem we often face. Clients bringing up so much clothing and books...

The risk of altitude sickness is only when you are doing high altitude treks. Altitude strikes unknowingly and can...

Our cooks are trained to provide a choice of local dishes and western cuisine. Each meal consists of a...

a) By Flight: If you want to go from Kathmandu you can take 1 hour flight to Bhadrapur or...

Individual foreign visitors may visit/stay at any of the following towns in Sikkim EAST – Gangtok-Rumtek-Pakyong,Barapathing-Rongli-Renak-Aritar-Rorathang WEST – Geyzing...

Most people do a tour of the golden triangle comprising Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Gangtok. With more time and an...

Within Sikkim and Darjeeling jeeps are the most popular form of transport. Most jeeps are Mahindra Maxx and Tata...

The difficulty of our treks depends on where you want to trek and how long you want to go....

What is the best time to visit Sikkim? Does it snow in Sikkim? There are 3 seasons for visiting...

What is the best time to visit Sikkim and Darjeeling? How is weather during September and October? Does it...

TAR and greater Tibet travel rules change frequently. Additional permits are required. Borders are closed and restrictions for travel...

Tibet travel permit is valid for as long as your tour is booked with an agent, who will ensure...

There are no borders between Tibet/China with India and Bhutan that are open currently for foreigners.

To travel on this route formally, you must book the trip with a travel agent, who arranges a 4WD...

To do this route formally, you have to go through a travel agency, who will arrange Tibet Travel Permit,...

Please note that if you are flying from Kathmandu to any city in China outside of the TAR (i.e....

You cannot enter the TAR from Nepal on a regular Chinese tourist visa; it must be a group visa....

For travel in or through sensitive border areas of the TAR, Military Permit is also required. Particularly along the...

An Alien Travel Permit is needed in addition to a Tibet Travel Permit for going areas of the TAR...

First it is important to remember that the terms “Tibet” and “Tibet Autonomous Region” (TAR) are two different. The...

Generally speaking the best time to travel around Tibet is from April till September. Tibet, being a Trans-Himalayan region,...

Clients are recommended to have a travel health insurance policy. We strongly recommend you take out a comprehensive travel...

Guides and Drivers are generally pleased to receive tip but it is not a riguer. Although Tibetan custom generally...

Travelers to Tibet are reported to exhibit mild symptoms of altitude sickness. Complaints of headache, breathlessness , fever, loss...

Many areas of Tibet that were without communication facilities have now mobile phones. Nomads are seen riding motor bikes...

Photography at the airports, bridge and government establishment is not allowed if posted. On violation of this rule, you...

Tragic as the Chinese takeover may be, many Tibetans will nevertheless admit that at least it brought some decent...

Tibetan guides are reported to have limited English. However, we try and find the best among them. We distinguish...

The first point is something which you must decide for yourself, but we feel that this worry is outweighed...