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How to get fromShimla to Bhutanby taxi, train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Bhutan by taxi, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DEL - PBH
    9h 48m
    $330–461

  2. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane IXC - GLU
    21h 39m
    $115–373

  3. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane IXC - PBH
    11h 51m
    $316–454

  4. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DED - PBH
    15h 16m
    $422–697

  5. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DHM - PBH
    18h 41m
    $405–2,313

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Bhutan. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Paro. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Paro.

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