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Getting around Bhutan
Transport & ground handling
Travel across Bhutan with convenient, coordinated transport — vehicle options arranged to suit your group size and itinerary.
Our transport services
From the airport to the last viewpoint
Airport and border transfers
Meet-and-greet at Paro airport, Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar.
Private vehicle arrangements
Comfortable cars and SUVs with experienced drivers for couples and families.
Group transportation
Mini-coaches and coaches for larger groups, planned with luggage in mind.
Sightseeing transfers
Your vehicle and driver stay with you through each day's visits.
Intercity travel coordination
Mountain roads planned with sensible stops and realistic timings.
Tour logistics and ground assistance
Ground handling for agents and operators, coordinated end to end.
Driving times
How long the roads take
Bhutan’s roads are winding mountain roads, so time matters more than distance. These are typical driving times without long stops; weather and roadworks can add more.
| Route | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Paro airport → Thimphu | about 1 hour |
| Thimphu → Punakha (via Dochula) | about 3 hours |
| Punakha → Phobjikha | about 3 hours |
| Phobjikha → Bumthang (Jakar) | about 6 hours |
| Punakha → Paro | about 4 hours |
| Paro → Haa (via Chele La) | about 2.5 hours |
| Phuentsholing → Thimphu | about 5–6 hours |
| Bagdogra (India) → Phuentsholing | about 4 hours |
For agents and operators
Ground handling you can rely on
If you sell Bhutan to your own clients, we can handle everything on the ground — transfers, vehicles, guides, hotels and dining — with clear communication and operational updates for your team.
- Vehicle options matched to group size and itinerary
- Experienced, licensed drivers and guides
- Clear pick-up times and contacts shared in advance
- Support for arrivals by air or by road
- Local assistance throughout the trip
Send Inquiry & Get a Quotation
Ask about transport
Whether you are planning a family holiday, a group tour, a corporate event or a long-term partnership, our team is ready to help. Tell us a little about your plans and we will reply with ideas and a personal quotation.
Our hospitality partners: Thimphu Residency · Punakha Residency