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Kingdom is heavily dependent on road connectivity when it comes to the Mode of transportation within Bhutan. From extreme West to far East, the tarmac road winds its way up and down mountains, across bridges, along the side of cliffs, and over high mountain passes like Thrumsengla. Often, roads can be steep and winding, making a journey of 100km a morning’s adventure. Our contemporary fleet of 4WD SUVs, spacious Toyota station wagons, as well as Toyota Coaster and Hiace buses are perfectly suited to covering these long distances and winding roads.

If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend bringing medication with you as a precaution due to the winding, plagued by ascends and descends, roads. Mode of transportation within Bhutan.

We recommend that travelers to Bhutan come with a relaxed attitude and a sense of adventure to get the most out of their journey.

Tourism policy; “High Value, Low Volume Tourism”

Bhutan has only recently opened its doors to tourism; the Royal Government of Bhutan privatized the tourism industry in 1991. The Royal Government strictly follows a high-value, low-impact/volume tourism policy. Bhutan maintains the number of tourists at a manageable level through a policy of government-regulated tariffs. Bhutan’s tourism industry is built on the principle of sustainability.

All tourism activities carried out in the kingdom must be environmentally conscious, socially and culturally accepted, and economically viable. Tourism is controlled in Bhutan also because we don’t have enough infrastructure to support the country’s unregulated tourism.

What is the primary mode of transportation in Bhutan?

Bhutan is heavily dependent on road connectivity when it comes to transportation within the country. The tarmac road winds its way up and down mountains, across bridges, along the side of cliffs, and over high mountain passes like Thrumsengla.

What types of vehicles are available for long distance travel on Bhutan’s winding roads?

Our contemporary fleet of 4WD SUVs, spacious Toyota station wagons, as well as Toyota Coaster and Hiace buses are perfectly suited to covering the long distances and winding roads of Bhutan.

Do the roads in Bhutan pose challenges to travelers who experience motion sickness?

Yes, the roads in Bhutan can be steep and winding, making a journey of 100km a morning’s adventure. If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend bringing medication with you as a precaution.

What is Bhutan’s tourism policy?

Bhutan’s tourism industry is built on the principle of sustainability and follows a high-value, low-impact/volume tourism policy. The Royal Government of Bhutan privatized the tourism industry in 1991 and strictly regulates the number of tourists through government-regulated tariffs to maintain a manageable level.

What are the requirements for tourism activities in Bhutan?

All tourism activities carried out in the kingdom must be environmentally conscious, socially and culturally accepted, and economically viable. Tourism is controlled in Bhutan also because the country does not have enough infrastructure to support unregulated tourism. It is recommended that travelers come with a relaxed attitude and a sense of adventure to get the most out of their journey in Bhutan.