- Bindaas possible.
- False.
- True. Simply reach Phuentsholling and approach any local agent.
- Officially, no. Unofficially, Bindaas.
- No issues at all.
- Yes. That is necessary.
- Indian will do.
Elaborating point 4.
Reach Jaigaon one day before. Next morning, Try for the permit at Phuentsholling office. It's just 100 meters away from the Bhutan Gate, on the right side, after a Bharat Petroleum Pump. You'll see a crowd there. All applying for permit.
You must have the hotel booking ready with you. Once you reach there, you'll find one or two (or more bikers) roaming there with their helmets hanging from one hand. Approach them, they must be in group. Try to tag along with them. The Permit office officially does not allow permits to solo bikers. Get your permit with the group. Come out and look for the RSTA office. It's 300 meters away from the permit office, at the left side. It is on the first floor of the Phuentsholling Bus Terminus. Get the permit for your bike there. All Indian papers will work - RC, DL, pollution and Insurance photocopies. Get the permit done in 30 minutes and then start.
If you wish, you can leave the group you approached at the permit office from here and ride solo. No problem at all.
Or, you can approach any agent at permit office - they'll charge anything between Rs 500 to Rs 1000 for both the permits, for you and your bike. Bargain and get a deal.