US$100 per night per adult for most international travelers (50% concession applies for children aged 6–11; children 5 and under are exempt). Special rates apply for Indian nationals (INR 1,200 per night).
A daily levy collected by the government to support free healthcare, education, environmental conservation, carbon-neutral initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades across Bhutan.
Yes, subject to a fee of Nu. 4,500/day, meeting RSTA safety/documentation standards, and hiring a mandatory local guide.
Guide: Mandatory at all times when traveling beyond border entry points.
Route Permit: No longer required as long as you are accompanied by a Department of Tourism (DOT) certified guide.
By air through Paro International Airport (PBH) via Drukair or Bhutan Airlines (flying from hubs like Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Singapore, etc.), or via overland land borders in the south.
No. Visitors can now book accommodation, flights, and travel independently, though using a licensed local tour operator or guide is recommended (and guides remain mandatory for internal travel).
Mandatory insurance was lifted in April 2024; however, holding comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
US$40 one-time processing fee. Visas allow a stay of up to 90 days.
Applications can be submitted directly online via the official portal or through a licensed tour operator.
Yes, all visitors (except Indian nationals holding valid passports/voter IDs) require a visa/permit prior to entry.
Bhutan is a year-round destination with four distinct seasons (Spring, Summer/Monsoon, Autumn, Winter). Climate varies widely by altitude—from subtropical in the south to temperate in central valleys and alpine in the north.
National language: Dzongkha. English is widely spoken and understood as it is the medium of instruction in schools.