Audley in Bhutan
Paro is usually the entry and exit point to Bhutan, and flights operate from Delhi via Kathmandu and Bangkok via Calcutta. Bhutan can also be reached overland from India, but it is a long drive from the border to the main places of interest. Journeys in Bhutan can be slow as the one main road running east to west weaves its way over the Himalayan foothills and routes are occasionally closed by landslides. Delays, however, are more than compensated for by the beautiful scenery and the provision of a private vehicle and guide allows you the opportunity to rest, take a walk or photograph as much as you choose. With their first-hand knowledge of Bhutan our specialists will help to plan your visit to ensure you get beneath the skin of this mystical kingdom.
Accommodation
As an emerging tourist destination you will find a limited choice of accommodation in Bhutan, although the king recently permitted the first luxury resorts to open and these now extend beyond Paro and Thimpu to increasingly remote parts of the country. In the meantime, most accommodation is much more basic and in many rural areas there are often power failures. However, all the rooms we use have bathrooms en suite and often have a bukhari (a wood-burning stove) to take the chill off the cold night air.