GETTING AROUND
Transportation
Tours travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide and a professional driver. Bhutan has no railways, and roads are winding mountain roads, so travel times are longer than the distances suggest.
| Route | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Paro to Thimphu | 1.5 hours |
| Thimphu to Punakha (via Dochula Pass) | About 3 hours |
| Punakha to Paro | About 4 hours |
- Vehicles: sedan or SUV for small groups, minivan or coaster bus for larger groups
- Domestic flights link Paro with Bumthang for longer itineraries
- Taxis are available in towns for short trips