The Frequently Asked Questions listed below are mainly focus on such types as below:

Air or land ways in and out of Bhutan
Entry permits (Visa application requirements.).
Hotel accommodation.
Transportation.
Medication/health preparation.
Tour guide. 

• 1. How and how long will it take to purchase visa for Bhutan? From which countries I can purchase?
  Generally saying, all tourists (Except Indian & Bangladeshi nationals) with valid passport can apply visa for Bhutan, it normally needs at least 7 work days to purchase. Besides, you ought to book with a licensed travel agency before you issue the visa for Bhutan. You can only issue visa in Thimphu via a local licensed travel agency.
  Pan-Tibet Travel can get all these done for you within 4 days, you just only need to send us your passport copy and 2 passport pictures, that's okay.
   
• 2. Why is there a fixed cost for traveling in Bhutan and relatively more expensive than its neighborhood countries?
  The cost is inclusive of all your hotel accommodation, meals, experience tour guide, land transportation(included to and from airport), tour sites entry permit, if you are choosing a trekking tour, the fare is also included in the fixed cost such as horse/yak renting, the guide and the porter, camping equipment, meals and land transportation.
   
• 3. Can I travel as a FIT(Foreign Independent Traveler) in Bhutan?
  Nowadays, FITs are not allowed in Bhutan, you need to get your itinerary done by the pre-planned and pre-paid way with a licensed local travel company or those certificated travel agencies such our Pan-Tibet Travel.
   
• 4. Is there a direct flight from Dresden to Bhutan, I’m in Germany I mean?
  Nowadays, there are only 5 places have direct flights in and out Bhutan, and all these flights are under execution by Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airline). They are: Kathmandu, New Delhi, Calcutta, Bagdogra, Bangkok and Dhaka.
   
• 5. How to book a tour to Bhutan and pay to you? Which currency shall I pay?
  You may contact us by -mail, online chatting tool such as Google Talk, Messenger, and Skype. Confirmation letter are all by e-mail.
  You can pay us in form of credit card, cash, check or any other form, we will provide you our US$ account, and payments are accepted in all major currencies at the US$ conversion rate.
   
• 6. What tour language are speaking in Bhutan?
  Most tour guides in Bhutan are English speaking. Dutch, German, Japanese, Korean are also available in Bhutan but needs you to book as early as possible.
   
• 7. How to extend our itinerary upon reaching Bhutan, is it possible?
  One can extend the tour even upon arriving in Bhutan, any extension form with overnights extended in Bhutan needs you to pay for the actual number of nights plus US$15 for the visa extension fee, and visa will be extended as the actual increased nights in Bhutan.
   
• 8. What kinds of land transportation are you going to use for us in Bhutan?
  Normally, when the pax in a group are more than 10, we arrange Toyota Coaster with 21-seater, and if for smaller group, we will arrange you 7-seater Toyota Hiace exclusive of the guide. SUVs such as Toyota Prado/Land Cruisers or Hyundai Santafei are provided for individual travelers. If you want to use more luxury SUVs, we can also arrange for you with a surcharge of US$30 to 40 per day.
   
• 9. Is it safe when traveling in Bhutan for young women? I’m tending to travel in Bhutan as solo young woman. Hoping to get your early reply?
  Since Bhutanese women tend to have the same rights as men, inclusive of rights to education, voting and holding positions in government, for women both Bhutanese and foreign do not need to take any special precautions, compared to most Asian countries and developing world, Bhutan is proud of its lack of a class system and an absence of sexual discrimination.
   
• 10. Can I make home calls when I’m in Bhutan? What kind of cell phone do need? Are there mobile phone services in Bhutan? Are there any Internet facilities in Bhutan?
  Yes, of course, Bhutanese cell phone networks are the partner with several world carriers such as AT&T, T mobile, Vodaphone, etc. We also recommend you to use a landline and doing it in a local phone booth can save you lots of money instead of calling in your hotel. Internet facilities can be easily found in many hotels or lodges, though the speed maybe a little slow, but checking and sending mails are out of question.
   
• 11. How and where to change Bhutanese money, especially when we arrive at the airport?
  In fact, you can do it upon arrival in Paro, or in your hotel. It is very convenient for you to change to local money in your hotel than in the bank, but the rate may not be as good as in the bank. If you have saved the receipt for monies changed, you can also change back to US$ or currencies used in the very beginning if you go to the bank. Anyway, you may always change some small currencies in case you need to buy something.
   
• 12. Are there any special things we need to pay attention to for health care? We hear that there are some heavy diseases in Bhutan, and what kinds of medicine shall I need to bring for prevention?
  You must check with your health care provider, visit a travel clinic for specific advice on health related issues. There are no mandatory vaccinations required to enter Bhutan, but it is advised to be immunized against Rabies and Hepatitis A, as well as getting boosters for Tetanus and Polio if necessary. Be sure to check with your health care provider that you are up-to-date with routine vaccinations. Yellow fever is not a disease risk in Bhutan but the government requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to produce a proof of yellow fever vaccination. If you will be traveling to one of these countries where yellow fever is present before arriving in Bhutan, you may be required to produce a certificate or proof that you have yellow fever vaccination. Cases of Malaria are reported in southern Bhutan, close to the Indian border, below 1400m altitude. The regular tourist routes that visit these areas are Phuntsholing and Samdrupjongkhar. Unless you are arriving or traveling via India to Bhutan, you generally do not need to worry about Malaria. Medicines you may need: You must bring your prescription medicines that you take every day. Make sure you have enough to last during your trip. Keep them in their original prescription bottles and always in your carry-on luggage. Be sure to follow security guidelines, if the medicines are liquids. Anti-malarial drugs should be prepared, if traveling to a malaria-risk area. Medicine for diarrhea should also be prepared. Other items you may need are Iodine tablets/portable water filters to purify water, if you are trekking in Bhutan (when the bottled waters are available). Sunblock (at least 15 SPF) and sunglasses for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays. Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. To prevent insect/mosquito bites, bring: Lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat to wear outside, whenever possible. Flying-insect spray to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes. Staying Healthy during Your Trip: Prevent insect bites by using insect repellent (bug spray) with 30%-50% DEET. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat outdoors. Spray rooms with products effective against flying insects. Avoid direct contact with animals to prevent animal bites and scratches. If you are bitten, wash the wound well with soap and water and go to a doctor right away.
  Gastric diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol). Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. Make sure food is fully cooked. Avoid dairy products, unless you know they have been pasteurized. Bring anti-diarrhea medication with you, you so that you can treat mild cases yourself. Prevent
  Sunburn by using sun-gears such as hats, sun-glasses and sunblock creams. To avoid infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing, or injections. You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot Altitude problems are generally not experienced by people who are doing cultural tours (traveling in the vehicle) in Bhutan. If you are hiking or trekking, ascend gradually to allow time for your body to adjust to the high altitude, which can cause insomnia, headaches, nausea, and altitude illness. If you experience these symptoms descend to a lower altitude and seek medical attention. Altitude illness can be fatal.
   
• 13. What about food and water provided in the tour?
  A good variety of vegetarian food will be provided in most of the restaurants of the whole country. Much of them will be cooked in a liberal amount of chili and a smothering of cheese sauce due to the unique geographic location in the Himalaya Region. Various mushrooms will often appear in traditional Bhutanese vegetarian dishes. Boiling water is the most efficient method of purifying. Never drink tap water. Bottled water is generally safe, but please do check the seal is intact when purchasing.
   
• 14. How to book with you? Which currency do you receive?
  Before you confirm the tour, there maybe some emails between us – Once the tour is confirmed, we will send you the final confirmation email, inside there are transportation information, tour sequences, tips for the tour, payment transfer way.
  We provide two ways for your payment to us – Wire transfer to our company’s bank account and credit card. (We will send you our bank account by email, or you can find it on our website.)
  In fact, the bank which you are using will exchange your currency to US$ as per the day’s exchange rate automatically during your transferring progress, so either currency you intend to pay is okay.