{"id":3373,"date":"2026-04-03T13:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/?p=3373"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:50:24","slug":"car-rental-and-road-trips-in-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/car-rental-and-road-trips-in-bhutan\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Rental and Road Trips in Bhutan With AV Tours: Choosing the Best Vehicle for Your Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3373\" class=\"elementor elementor-3373\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ac4912 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ac4912\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-972a926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"972a926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Car-Rental-and-Road-Trips-in-Bhutan-With-AV-Tours-Choosing-the-Best-Vehicle-for-Your-Trip.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3375\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Car-Rental-and-Road-Trips-in-Bhutan-With-AV-Tours-Choosing-the-Best-Vehicle-for-Your-Trip.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Car-Rental-and-Road-Trips-in-Bhutan-With-AV-Tours-Choosing-the-Best-Vehicle-for-Your-Trip-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Car-Rental-and-Road-Trips-in-Bhutan-With-AV-Tours-Choosing-the-Best-Vehicle-for-Your-Trip-768x395.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-282ed55 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"282ed55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52acc28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52acc28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Car Rental and Road Trips in Bhutan With AV Tours: Choosing the Best Vehicle for Your Trip <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87daca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87daca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Planning a Bhutan road trip without thinking about your vehicle first? Big mistake.<\/p><p>The car you choose affects everything. Comfort during six-hour mountain drives. Whether your luggage actually fits. How your back feels after navigating 108 hairpin turns at Dochula Pass.<\/p><p>AV Tours has been matching travelers with the right vehicles for years. Operating from Jaigaon near Bhutan Gate. Knows these roads personally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-018b72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"018b72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-Drive Doesn't Exist Here <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86bfb66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86bfb66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Foreign tourists cannot drive on their own in Bhutan. It is a Government rule and every rental comes with a driver.<\/p><p>May sound restrictive but actually works in your favour.<\/p><p>These narrow roads twist and turn constantly with sharp drops and sudden fog rolling in without warning. Your assigned local driver grew up navigating this terrain. You get to watch the scenery instead of the steering wheel.<\/p><p>Bhutan car rental means vehicle plus experienced driver. Package deal everywhere you go.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6461a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6461a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Vehicle should you be renting? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f76b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f76b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depends on three things really. How many people are traveling? Luggage you are carrying. Which part of the country you are travelling to. These three things decide which vehicles perfectly fit your tour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f81fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f81fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Couples and Solo Travelers <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bf79b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77bf79b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hyundai Tucson works well for two people. Compact SUVs have comfortable seats. They could handle mountain roads without drama. It possesses enough that is enough for your luggage.<\/p><p>Toyota Prado works best if you want anything fancier. It gives a luxury SUV treatment with leather seats. You enjoy a smooth ride even on rough patches. Obviously it will cost more.<\/p><p>Suzuki Brezza is for budget-conscious travelers. Nothing flashy but reliable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0054408 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0054408\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Small Families and Friend Groups <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-835c8d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"835c8d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Four to five people? Hyundai Santa Fe fits nicely. You can also opt for a Prime SUV with a cozy interior. Everyone travels together without feeling cramped.<\/p><p>Kia Seltos is another solid option. It can handle rough mountain roads surprisingly well for its size. Four comfortable seats plus driver.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80a5711 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80a5711\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Larger Groups <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55aa298 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55aa298\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Six to eight people need a Toyota HiAce van. The high roof version is especially popular as it possesses spacious inside. Everyone sees out the windows properly. There is room for all your bags without stacking things on laps.<\/p>\n<p>Hyundai H1 van works similarly. Fits seven guests comfortably. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/\">AV Tours<\/a> keeps these maintained specifically for family groups.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484db71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"484db71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Big Groups <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba7285d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba7285d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nine to fifteen people traveling together? Book a Toyota Coaster bus where there are twenty-plus seats which means everyone spreads out. It has wide windows for sightseeing. You have the provision of air conditioning that actually works during long drives.<\/p><p>Groups larger than sixteen need full tourist buses. Multiple vehicle arrangements are also possible if you prefer staying in smaller cars.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51f4d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51f4d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Road Conditions You Should Know About <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a55228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a55228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bhutan roads vary depending on where you&#8217;re headed.<\/p><p>Thimphu and Paro areas? Paved mostly. Regular cars handle fine. A standard SUV is more than sufficient.<\/p><p>Punakha route involves Dochula Pass at 3,100 meters. There are winding roads. Occasional rough patches. SUV recommended but sedan manages if driver knows the route.<\/p><p>Bumthang and central Bhutan? Roads get challenging. Longer distances between towns. Higher ground clearance helps. I definitely want an SUV or larger vehicle.<\/p><p>Eastern regions like Trashigang? Rough terrain in sections. Four-wheel drive capability matters here. Not every vehicle handles these routes.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goavtours.com\/\">AV Tours<\/a> drivers know which vehicles suit which itineraries. They&#8217;ll steer you away from booking a sedan when you need something sturdier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f093cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f093cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Rental Actually Costs <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdb1909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdb1909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bhutan car rental packages vary based on vehicle type and trip length.<\/p><p>Rough estimates from current market:<\/p><p>For small budget cars, which are suitable for couples or solo travelers, the rate is around \u20b916 per km with a base fare of \u20b91,600 for 50 km, along with a driver allowance of \u20b9300 per day. Mid and large segment vehicles such as SUVs or MUVs, which are ideal for families and most Bhutan trips, are priced at approximately \u20b930 per km, with a base fare of \u20b93,000 for 50 km and a driver allowance of \u20b9300 per day. For those looking for a more premium experience, luxury vehicles are available at around \u20b955 per km, with a base fare of \u20b95,500 for 50 km and a driver allowance of \u20b9400 per day.<\/p><p>Speed limits enforced throughout Bhutan. Maximum 50 kilometers per hour in most places. Plan accordingly. Distances that look short on maps take longer than expected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecdc60e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecdc60e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning Your Bhutan Road Trip <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c678b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1c678b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thimphu-Paro Circuit <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-919d088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"919d088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most common route. Airport in Paro.Thimphu. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/buddha-dordenma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buddha Dordenma statue<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Tiger&#8217;s Nest hike. Memorial Chorten. Distances are short and roads are decent. Any vehicle works honestly. A standard SUV keeps things comfortable without overspending.<\/p><p>Three to four days cover the main sights properly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5010ace elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5010ace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Western Loop Adding Punakha<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390f559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"390f559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Popular extension. Punakha Dzong where rivers meet. Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple. That famous suspension bridge.<\/p><p>Dochula Pass crosses both directions. SUV handles this better than sedan. Five to six days total.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4a69e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4a69e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Central Bhutan Adventure <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d96120 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d96120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Trongsa. Bumthang valley. Multiple days of driving. Longer stretches between stops.<\/p><p>Definitely want an SUV or van depending on group size. Roads are rougher here. Higher clearance matters. Seven to ten days minimum.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b535530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b535530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eastern Exploration <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec93fe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec93fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mongar. Trashigang. Very few tourists venture this far.<\/p><p>Challenging roads in sections. Four-wheel drive capability is important. Two weeks or more needed. Not for rushed itineraries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a43ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41a43ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Tips and hacks <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d20f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34d20f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Motion sickness medication is important. Even people who never get carsick sometimes struggle with endless mountain curves.<\/p><p>Pack snacks. Distances between restaurants are longer than you&#8217;d think. Especially if you are heading east carry some snacks.<\/p><p>Carry cash with you as an ATM doesn&#8217;t exist everywhere. Your driver might need fuel money at remote stations.<\/p><p>Bring some good warm clothes like jackets, as temperatures change drastically. Freezing at Dochula. Pleasant in Punakha. Same day sometimes.<\/p><p>Tell your driver about photography stops beforehand. Good drivers know the best viewpoints. They&#8217;ll add extra time into the journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a07f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6a07f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why AV Tours for Vehicle Hire? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa16b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"faa16b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located right at Jaigaon near Bhutan Gate. Been operating since 2017. Know these roads personally.<\/p><p>Vehicle fleet maintained properly. Drivers are experienced and they cater to tourist needs. If you require a photo the driver will stop immediately. They know which restaurants won&#8217;t upset foreign stomachs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-867b632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"867b632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce17a79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-faq\" data-id=\"ce17a79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-c3b8e51\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Can tourists drive themselves in Bhutan?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                No. The government requires licensed local drivers for all tourist vehicles. 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