The first ever helicopter in Bhutan was delivered in November 2015 and has been a huge success.
We have two Both helicopters are available for hiring to tourists and locals and it is used by the government for emergency rescue, firefighting and airlifting patients from remote locations to the referral hospital in the capital, Thimphu.
Operator and Aircraft Information:
Name of the Operator: Royal Bhutan helicopter Service (RBHS). Established: 2015
Type of Helicopter : H-130 Make : Airbus.
Total Capacity : 6 pax + 1 pilot.
Pilot Experience : +4000 HRS PIC experienced mountain flying, Fire & Rescue, Aerial Work
| From | To | Landing Spot | Flight Time(min) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paro | Bumthang | Batpalathang Airport | 110 | Zoom-in your lenses as we sojourn into the Northern Shangri-La of Bhutan, while making sure you savor every luscious scene along the world famous Snowman Trek. |
| Paro | Paro | Paro Airport | This scenic flight will offer a spectacular view of Paro valley from the air. While flying along the valley, you will discover most of the sacred places and fly over famous Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest). | |
| Bumthang | Gomthang | Hidden lake Tour (Bumthang-Gomthang-Bumthang) | 35 | Enjoy the beautiful valley of Bumthang from the air. This scenic flight will fly towards the north of Bumthang valley over the famous Dhur Tsachu (hot spring) and one might also get a glimpse of Mt. Gangkhar Puensum. |
| Bumthang | Khoma | Traditional Textile Tour (Bumthang-Khoma- Bumthang) | 50 | Enjoy the beautiful valley of Bumthang from the air. This scenic flight will fly towards the north of Bumthang valley over the famous Dhur Tsachu (hot spring) and one might also get a glimpse of Mt. Gangkhar Puensum. |
| Bumthang | Sakteng | Merak-Sakteng Tour (Bumthang-Sakteng-Merak-Bumthang) | 107 | Merak meaning “set on fire” and Sakteng meaning “meadow covered with bamboo”. Merak and Sakteng fall under the Trashigang Dzongkhag. Merak-Sakteng Tour is a truly exotic scenic flight. |
| Bumthang | Manas | Royal Manas Wildlife Tour (Bumthang-Manas-Bumthang) | 80 | This captivating tour takes you through one of Bhutan’s oldest preserved areas connected by the Wildlife Sanctuary in the southwest, Phrumsengla National Park in the northern center and Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary. |
| Paro | Manas | Manas park football ground | 150 |
| From | To | Landing Spot | Fit time (minutes) | Cost (in USD) |
| Paro | Thimphu | Lungtenphu RBA Ground | 20 | $1,758 |
| paro | Bumthang | Bumthang Airport | 110 | $ 8,321 |
| paro | Gasa | Gasa Public Ground | 52 | $ 4,092 |
| paro | Chhukha | Phuntsholing Helipad | 60 | $ 4,675 |
| paro | Haa | Haa Helipad | 12 | $ 1,175 |
| paro | punakha | Zomlingthang | 50 | $ 3,946 |
| paro | Samtse | Samtse public Ground | 60 | $ 4,675 |
| paro | Trashigang | kanglung public Ground | 170 | $ 12,696 |
| paro | Trongsa | Trongsa public Ground | 80 | $ 6,133 |
| paro | Wangdue phodrang | Gangtey school Phobjikha | 60 | $ 4,675 |
| paro | Zhemgang | Zhengang public Ground | 100 | $ 7,592 |
| Paro | Tsirang | Damphu Public Ground | 70 | $ 5,404 |
| paro | Samtse | Samtse Public Ground | 60 | $ 4,675 |
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