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Stay Options Jaigaon (India) & Phuntsholing (Bhutan): No need to take permit to stay in Phuntsholing, Simply Cross the Boarder and check in
Crossing the Boarder:
Simply cross the boarder at Jaigaon walk-in. There is no as such very strict security check except a X-ray machine and some volunteers who ask you to show your bag, so that they can ensure that you don’t carry polythene bags because polythene bags are banned in Bhutan.
Immigration Office:
After a walk of 100 meters, you will see a White color immigration office building at the right hand side of the road. Office Opening Time is 9:00 AM.
Documentation process for Permit:
How to get the Permit for solo / Group Travelers
Permit Period:
Solo Traveller - Maximum 7 days + One extension of 3 more days is allowed (Total 10 Day)
Group Travellers - can take Permit for 30 days in one go or through an extension of 7 days each from Thimphu.
List of Documents:
1. Passport/Voter ID Card(Original)
2. Hotel Booking Printout for 1st location
3. Itinerary of the trip (Handwritten on a white paper)
4. One Passport size Photograph
5. ID Proof photocopy
6. Handwritten deceleration on white paper stating that Bhutan Republic is not responsible for any damage / Loss happen to me during stay in Bhutan)
7. Immigration Form is Free of Cost (FOC) available. Don't pay for it and for filling it
Total Time Taken between 30 minutes to 2 hours basis on the crowd
SIM CARD:
Tashi Mobile Company Outlet is 200 meters from the Immigration Office:
Nu/INR 299 – 2.7GB - 4G Data - 30 days validity
Nu/INR 499 - 5 GB - 4G Data - 30 days validity
Nu/INR 210 - Talk Time Nu/INR 200
Immediate Activation based on Passport with Permit Stamp on it
Tashi Cell 4G Data Packs:
Nu/INR 299 - 2.7GB - 30 Days
Nu/INR 499 - 5GB - 30 days
Nu-INR 799 - 8GB - 30 days
Talktime Recharge - Nu/INR 50
Talktime - Nu/INR 35.00 -
Validity as per SIM validity i.e. 30 days
Travelling to Thimphu:
By Bus:
Departure Time is 10:30 AM and after each 30 minutes. Fare Nu/INR 280. Suggest to book in advance. Most of the time seats are fully sold out.
Taxi:
6 to 8 seater taxi is available in Nu/INR 3000 or 2500 depending on your negotiation.
4 Seater Taxi is available in nu/INR 2000.
Shared Cab is available in Nu/INR 750
All the rates are standard rates. Each and everyone will tell the same price.
Stay Options Jaigaon (India) & Phuntsholing (Bhutan): No need to take permit to stay in Phuntsholing, Simply Cross the Boarder and check in
Crossing the Boarder:
Simply cross the boarder at Jaigaon walk-in. There is no as such very strict security check except a X-ray machine and some volunteers who ask you to show your bag, so that they can ensure that you don’t carry polythene bags because polythene bags are banned in Bhutan.
Immigration Office:
After a walk of 100 meters, you will see a White color immigration office building at the right hand side of the road. Office Opening Time is 9:00 AM.
Documentation process for Permit:
How to get the Permit for solo / Group Travelers
Permit Period:
Solo Traveller - Maximum 7 days + One extension of 3 more days is allowed (Total 10 Day)
Group Travellers - can take Permit for 30 days in one go or through an extension of 7 days each from Thimphu.
List of Documents:
1. Passport/Voter ID Card(Original)
2. Hotel Booking Printout for 1st location
3. Itinerary of the trip (Handwritten on a white paper)
4. One Passport size Photograph
5. ID Proof photocopy
6. Handwritten deceleration on white paper stating that Bhutan Republic is not responsible for any damage / Loss happen to me during stay in Bhutan)
7. Immigration Form is Free of Cost (FOC) available. Don't pay for it and for filling it
Total Time Taken between 30 minutes to 2 hours basis on the crowd
SIM CARD:
Tashi Mobile Company Outlet is 200 meters from the Immigration Office:
Nu/INR 299 – 2.7GB - 4G Data - 30 days validity
Nu/INR 499 - 5 GB - 4G Data - 30 days validity
Nu/INR 210 - Talk Time Nu/INR 200
Immediate Activation based on Passport with Permit Stamp on it
Tashi Cell 4G Data Packs:
Nu/INR 299 - 2.7GB - 30 Days
Nu/INR 499 - 5GB - 30 days
Nu-INR 799 - 8GB - 30 days
Talktime Recharge - Nu/INR 50
Talktime - Nu/INR 35.00 -
Validity as per SIM validity i.e. 30 days
Travelling to Thimphu:
By Bus:
Departure Time is 10:30 AM and after each 30 minutes. Fare Nu/INR 280. Suggest to book in advance. Most of the time seats are fully sold out.
Taxi:
6 to 8 seater taxi is available in Nu/INR 3000 or 2500 depending on your negotiation.
4 Seater Taxi is available in nu/INR 2000.
Shared Cab is available in Nu/INR 750
All the rates are standard rates. Each and everyone will tell the same price.
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