Re: Ecstatic Bhutan and lush green Dooars in a Toyota Etios Quote:
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller You surpass yourself each time you set out to write a travelogue. I would certainly hope that folks from this side of the border maintain road and traffic discipline inside Bhutan, unlike the usual behaviour while driving on Indian roads.
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Thanks a ton.
I have seen that Indian drivers do drive properly in Bhutan. They abide by the law. Now that may be because Bhutan police is very strict! But the end results are good.
Every one in Bhutan is law abiding except few local trucks! Seen them driving rashly on narrow roads and not even honking where they have put up signs to honk, for eg in blind curves. The worst stretch was around the Chukha check post. Had to swerve head on more than once for the unruly truck drivers.
I can understand in narrow roads maintaining lane for them can get difficult at times, but driving a bit slower wont harm! Quote:
Originally Posted by petrolhead_neel Samba Da,
I am totally speechless here. Amazing, amazing writeup and fabulous frames. Was totally awestruck by the time I finished reading.
I loved it so very much that I decided to show it to my family. My family is going through some very tough times right now and the TL brought in a breeze of happiness and hope for us. My grandmother was really overjoyed by seeing these pictures. My Dad, who recently suffered from an accident, is raring to get fit again and hit the road (on two wheels, though). It really did wonders!
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Thanks a lot.
Wish your dad a speedy recovery. In case you need any kind of help for your family, we are always beside you. Please do not hesitate to ask. Quote:
Originally Posted by hothatchaway Dada,
I will refrain from adding any more superlatives to the ones already mentioned by others and aptly so. You should compile all your TLs, from Srinagar to West Sikkim and now Bhutan and publish a guide! |
Thanks a ton ! Quote:
Originally Posted by hothatchaway For folks who are not residents of Calcutta, can the permits for tourists alone be done directly at Phuntsholing? Is there a risk it could be denied? I had traveled in a car to Bhutan more than two decades back and if memory serves me right, the permits were done at the checkpost. |
Yes you can get it right from Phuntsholing. I have not heard, any one was denied for the permits.
You have to get the permits for the people done from Bhutan immigration office at Phuntsholing and for the bike from RSTA office Phuntsholing. Check posts wont issue you permits. Quote:
Originally Posted by hothatchaway Is the procedure at RSTA same for motorcycles as it is for cars? Does the documentation remain the same for 2 wheelers and also what is your take on how it would be on a motorcycle given the road conditions? May plan a motorcycle trip next month |
Yes the process is same. Your R15S will just glide through the roads of Bhutan. You will enjoy it! The delta box chassis backed up by the legendary Yamaha handling will definitely add some extra 's to your face! Quote:
Originally Posted by hothatchaway Question to both Samba and AJ, is the form available at the checkpost at Phuntsholing? Any additional paperwork needed if one is not applying for the permit through the Bhutanese embassy at Calcutta and getting it done at the time of entry instead?
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As i mentioned above - You wont get permits from the check posts.
For people it will be from Bhutan Immigration office at Phuntsholing.
For bike it will be from RSTA office at Phuntsholing.
The paper works will be same every where. Applying from Bhutan Embassy Kolkata prior to the trip saved some time for me in Phuntsholing. In tourist seasons the rush in these office's will be very high and it may even take a whole day for the process.
As you are planning next month, let me tell you, for September and October there will be heavy rush in Bhutan. So keep a day extra at Phuntsholing for the permits and do book your hotels in advance.
Last edited by Samba : 25th August 2016 at 19:52.
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