All foreign travelers visiting Bhutan must book through one of the 60 registered tour operators in Bhutan. You can either approach a Bhutanese tour operator directly or through a travel agent or adventure travel specialist in your own country. Dealing directly with a Bhutanese tour operator has many benefits, since they can offer you the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding travel, festival dates, new pm. grams, and places of interest.
All tour operators in Bhutan are registered through the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB), and are subject to government guidelines regarding services, standards, and rates. No matter which one you choose, you are in good hands, although some of the more established ones have more influence in obtaining hotel and plane reservations. In order to give you a broad overview of tour operators and their services, the list below includes larger agencies, specialized agencies, adventure travel agencies, and promising new agencies.
As interest in Bhutan increases, TAB and tour operators are constantly researching ideas and creating new tours to suit the growing market. Some new Bhutan holiday packages that are popping up include: Nature Walks through the rhododendron forests, Bird-Watching, Fly-Fishing, Textile Tours, Ballooning, Mushroom Hunting, Marriage Ceremonies, and Fertility Tours. For the most part, all agencies offer similar pack-ages. If you have a special interest, mention it to your tour operator, or contact different agencies, as one may offer the exact type of tour you are looking for.
Since Bhutan went on-line in June 1999, the Internet has provided a new arena for tourism. Soon, travelers will be able to communicate directly with the tour operators with ease. Many operators now have their own websites. Contact agencies for their website address. Please note, this listing is not complete. Swan Tours registered tours operators from Tourism Authority of Bhutan contact (011 – 23415601, web: - Swantour.com – Swan Tours one of the best travel agents in India offers Bhutan holiday packages at best.)