Bhutan Travel Policy

Tourism Policy & International Tourist Tariff

Tourists can book a package holiday to Bhutan through both International and Bhutanese local tour operators. The minimum selling price for packages to Bhutan is specified by the Royal Government of Bhutan, and it must be paid in US dollars before arrival.

These minimum daily package rates are inclusive of the following services:-

• Accommodation in 3star and above hotels.
• All transportation and sightseeing within Bhutan.
• Services of accompanied guide.
  All meals.
• SDF (USD 100/person/Night) & taxes to the government.

*Please Note : The prices listed above are valid for each visitor staying one night in Bhutan.

Visa

• Apart from India, Bangladesh & Maldives nationalities, all travelers require a visa to enter Bhutan.
• A copy of your passport’s biodata page valid for at least 6 months.
• Visa application will be processed within 3 working days.
• Indians can enter the country with a valid voter ID card at the port of entry.

*Please Note : The visa processing days could take longer under certain circumstances.

Accommodations

Luxury Hotels (5 Stars and high end): Bhutan is home to some of the most stunning luxury hotels in the Himalayas usually designed in traditional architecture but with modern world class amenities. Amankora, Six Sense Bhutan, Uma and Zhiwa Ling Resort are some of the luxury hotels in Bhutan.

Resort Style Lodges: These are often located in stunning natural settings, away from town centers, they focus on blending into the landscape and often offer amenities spas and bonfire areas. Dhumra Farm Resort, Gangtey Lodge & Dhensa Boutique are some of the best resorts in Bhutan.

Traditional Farmhouse & Home stays: For a truly authentic Bhutanese culture experience, spending a night in a farmhouse with local families is unbeatable. These family-run accommodations offer a taste of traditional Bhutanese farming practices alongside delicious home cooked meals and warm hospitality.

Standard Hotels (3 Stars): This is the most common type of accommodation used for tariff paying tourists. TCB (Tourism Council of Bhutan) only allows 3-star hotels and above to host such tourists.

TRAVEL by Air

Flights to Bhutan are available from Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Mumbai.
Paro is situated at a height of 2,225 m (7300 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by mountains as high as 4,876 m (16,000 ft).
Bhutan Airlines and Drukair are the two airlines that currently fly there. Yonphula in the east, Bumthang in the middle, and Gelephu in the south-central part of the country all have domestic airports.

Flying into Bhutan’s Paro International Aiport is typically an exciting experience as the descent into Paro valley brings you closer to the mountain tops than most other flights in the world. One of the most thrilling flights is between Paro and Kathmandu since the plane goes over four of the world’s five highest mountains.
In good weather, you may take in the breathtaking vista of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kangchenjunga as you soar higher up.

TRAVEL by Land

International tourists can cross the land border at the towns of :

Phuntsholing in the southwest of Bhutan.
Phuntsholing lies approximately 170 km east of the Indian national airport Bagdogra and nearby Darjeeling. From here begins a mountain journey of almost unbelievable beauty. The road leads from the northern Indian tea plantations through endless turns, hair-pin bends and daring stretches carved into the mountain rock via Chhuka to Thimphu. The travel time for the 176 km stretch can be more than 6 hours.

Samdrupjongkhar in the southeast.
Samdrup Jongkhar is in southeast, 110 km from Guwahati, India, which is nearest to the Guwahati Airport. From Guwahati, you may fly into other Indian cities like Delhi, Bombay or Kolkotta and to your onward flight connections. This exit is more convenient if the travelers do not wish to travel back the same lateral route to Paro for the flights and who would like to combine Assam trips with Bhutan.

*Please Note : A combination of overland and air travel is also possible. All overland travel requires an Indian visa.

Where can I get further information?

For detailed Travel Information &  Policy please Visit the official website of Department of Tourism Click Here