7N/8D Bhutan Chelela Pass Road Trip

Q. Do I need a visa for Bhutan?
Indians don’t need a visa for Bhutan. But an entry permit is needed. Which can be obtained at the immigration office at Phuentsholing.

Q. What documents do I carry for the entry permit?
Passport and five photocopies of the same. Passport size photographs. Print out of your return flight tickets.

Q. How long is the permit valid for?
The permit is valid for seven days. But it can be extended at Thimphu.

Q. Who will extend the permit for us?
Your tlow representative will take care of all the permit work which includes the extension as well.

Q. Cost of the permit?
An entry permit is free and will be taken care of by our tlow representative.

Q. How do I get a SIM card in Bhutan?
After you get your entry permit, you need to make a photocopy of the permit and provide the same as your proof for a SIM card in Bhutan.

Q. Is there a cell phone network in Bhutan?
Yes, there is cell phone coverage in Bhutan. Tashi cell is the best network provider for tourists.

Q. Is there 4G/5G in Bhutan?
Surprisingly, there is an excellent 4G network all over. Even at the highest pass, Chelela, you’ll have cell phone coverage with Tashi cell. 

Q. Where does the trip start and end?
Our Bhutan trip starts at Siliguri in West Bengal.

Q. How do we reach Siliguri?
Bagdogra air force airport (IXB) is the entry point to Siliguri and the most convenient way to reach.

Q. What time should we reach Siliguri?
Reach Siliguri anytime before 14:00 HRS on day one.

Q. How to reach Siliguri city?
From the airport take a direct bus which leaves every 30 minutes. Good options if you want to avoid spending on a taxi.
Take a taxi from the airport.

Q. Where will we meet the tlow representative for the trip?

Our tlow representative will meet you at Siliguri for the start of the trip.

Q. What kind of accommodation will be provided on the Bhutan Short Road Trip?
We will be using a standard hotel at Jaigaon and 2-star hotels in Bhutan all along the trip.

Q. Will the accommodation be clean?
Since no one in the world likes to keep their home untidy, it’s safe to say that every place we stay at will be clean and will give you a homely feel.

Q. Will we get a bed, blankets, and pillows?
Yes, at every place we stay at you’ll get a blanket, a pillow, and if not a bed, then surely a mattress to sleep on.

Q. Will we get hot water for a bath?
Every guest house and homestay we stay at will have geysers, so you’ll surely get to have a bath at least once a day.

Q. Will the rooms be based on gender or mixed on the Bhutan Short Road Trip?
It will be girls in a separate room and boys in a separate room, for all those backpacking solo on the Bhutan Short Road Trip.

Q. Why is Lunch not included?
Since this is a backpacking trip, we want to leave the eating for you’ll to explore on your own. You’ll never go hungry in Bhutan.

Q. Do we need to carry food along on the Bhutan Short Road Trip?
Not needed. Every place we stay at will have plenty of eating options. Both veg and non-veg.

Q. What kind of food should we expect to get?
In every town and village, you’ll get a variety of food options from pasta, pizzas, and Burgers to local Bhutanese cuisine.

Q. Can we cook on the Bhutan Short Road Trip?
Yes, you can cook in our homestays. Provided you make the time.

Q. Is it okay if I enroll solo for a trip?
Yes, it’s absolutely fine to enroll solo. All our trips have 70% solo travellers who enroll.

Q. What if I don’t get along with the other backpackers?
If no one talks to you, don’t worry our tlow team members will be your friend and give you an experience of a lifetime.

Q. What will be our mode of transportation on the Bhutan Short Road Trip?
The entire road trip to Bhutan will be covered in a 4 seater or an SUV.

Q. How to I avoid altitude sickness?

The only way to avoid altitude sickness is to rest well, keep yourself hydrated and have plenty of water.

Q. What about motion sickness?

Consulting local physician is the best for motion sickness.

Q. What about the oxygen level?

The oxygen is moderately thin in Bhutan but if you remember to keep yourself hydrated with small sips of water, it should not bother you.

Q. Is there a hospital in Bhutan?

Yes, every town and city has a hospital in Bhutan.

TLOW, based on the Cancellation Date, shall withhold the following amounts stated in the table below from the Booking Amount or Trip Price as cancellation charges and refund the remainder to you. The refund shall be paid to you within 21 calendar days from the Cancellation Date.

Cancellation Date is: Cancellation charges
– Before forty (40) calendar days prior to the date of commencement of the Trip, 15% of the Trip Price

– On or after forty (40) calendar days but prior to thirty (30) calendar days from the day of  commencement of the Trip, 30% of the Trip Price

– On or after thirty (30) calendar days but prior to twenty-five (25) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 50% of the Trip Price

– On or after twenty-five (25) calendar days but prior to twenty (20) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 75% of the Trip Price

– On or after twenty (20) calendar days but prior to fifteen (15) calendar days from the day of commencement of the Trip, 100% of the Trip Price

You may claim a refund only in case of a confirmed booking where you have paid the entire Booking Amount. Where there is part payment of the Booking Amount is made, the same shall be forfeited and there shall be no refund. 

For more information on the cancellation & refund policy, please read our T&C.