Gratuities
Tipping
is purely personal matter, nor there is any such rule as no tipping in
Bhutan. Whether or how much to tip is to ask yourself how much our
guides, drivers and helpers did to make your Bhutan travel experience.
Flight: (Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Air Line, and KB)
The
Royal Bhutan Airline Druk Air, (KB) is the only National airline that
serves Bhutan. The fleet of two Air Bus A-319 with a seating capacity
of 114 (20 Business Class seats and 94 Economy Class seats) operates to
Bangkok, India (Delhi/Kolkota), Nepal and Bangladesh. Flight delays do
occur due to the changing Himalayan weather. Travelers are advised to
account an extra day or two in their itineraries in case of any flight
delays or cancellations.
Travel during festival seasons (March,
April, September, and October) must be made in well advance. The View
of Eastern Himalayan Range during the flight is said to be one of the
most spectacular flight. For further details visit www.drukair.com.bt
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Passengers
are allowed to carry free baggage not exceeding 20 Kg (44 pounds) in Y
class and 30 Kg (66 pounds) in J class. Any excess will be charged, for
excess baggage charges please visit the above site. Hand carry baggage
is allowed only one piece; the size is not exceeding 45+35+20cm
(17.5+13.5+8 inches) and the weight not exceeding 5 kg (11 pounds).
CUSTOMS
Note:
Import of narcotics (opium, heroin, cocaine, etc.), pornographic media
and firearms are strictly prohibited. The export of antiques and
wildlife products is prohibited. If you purchase a souvenir that looks
old, get the money receipt from the shop and inform your guide if the
clearance may be required from the Department of Antique Preservation.
ARRIVAL
On
your arrival you will receive a baggage declaration and immigration
form in the plane prior to landing. Please fill the form accurately as
it appears on your passport. The main purpose of the declaration form
is to ensure that you re-export anything you bring into the country.
List all expensive equipment that you are carrying, such as cameras,
video cameras and portable computers etc. Customs officials usually
want to see the items that you listed, and then they endorse the form
and return it to you. Don’t lose it. You must return the form when you
leave the country. |
