General Information:
Occuping the high mountain valley between China to the north and India to the south, Bhutan has
long been a mystery to the West. The Kingdom has maintained its traditional Mahayana Buddhist
way of life for centuries and the rugged, unspoiled, mountainous terrain has nurtured numerous
ethnic groups within its remote, protective folds. These distinct cultural and linguistic
traditions continues to this day, uninfluenced by the outside world.Amanresorts has been
accorded a great privilege in being the first foreign company allowed to open a series of
properties throughout different regions of Bhutan.The Kingdom's only airport is located in
Paro. druk Air, Bhutan's national carrier, flies to Paro Airport from Delhi, Kolkatta
(Calcutta), Kathmandu, Bangkok and Dhaka. Druk Air adheres to schedules as closely as possible
barring vagaries of weather, low cloud, and occasional impromptu requests for seats by special
delegations which may result in denied boarding for a few passengers.Amanresorts will book all
flights and take care of visas on behalf of guests. Amanresorts recommends that guests fly into
Paro from Bangkok, where Aman representatives can assist with visas and tickets, or Delhi.
Return flights are priced at USD904 business class and USD744 economy and take approximately
three hours and twenty minutes, typically with early morning departure times. Guests can also
fly to and from Delhi. Return flights are priced at USD837 for business class and USD660
economy. Prices are approximate and subject to change. Amankora is a 20 minute drive from Paro
airport and complimentary arrival and departure transfers are included in the guest programme.
Please contact Amanresorts Reservations direct - reservations@amanresorts.com -The property
is located in a resort location, complimentary transfers are included in rates for further
infomation regarding transfers. Please visit www.amanresorts.com.
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