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Everything you need to know before travelling to Bhutan — written by people who live here.
SDF
US$100 per adult per night · Nu. 1,200 for Indian nationals
Visa
US$40, one-off · Indian nationals: permit
Main airport
Paro — Drukair and Bhutan Airlines
Currency
Ngultrum, pegged to the Indian rupee
Power
230 V, 50 Hz
Travel info
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Visa & Entry Permits
Who needs a visa, who needs a permit, and how we help.
Sustainable Development Fee
Current SDF rates, what it pays for and how it appears in your quote.
Getting to Bhutan
Flights into Paro, overland borders, and onward travel.
Best Time to Visit
Four seasons, month by month, with festivals and treks.
Health, Altitude & Safety
Altitude by region, pacing, insurance and medicines.
Money, Phones & Internet
Ngultrum and rupees, cards and cash, SIMs, Wi-Fi and power.
Culture & Etiquette
Dress for dzongs, temple manners, photography and festivals.
What to Pack
By season and by trip type — culture tours and treks.
Where You Stay
Our own hotels, certified hotels elsewhere, farmhouses and trek camps.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on visas, fees, seasons, altitude and how we work.
Not for the visa: you can apply online yourself, or let a tour company or hotel do it for you. But a licensed guide is required to enter dzongs and monuments and to travel beyond Thimphu and Paro, and hotels must be certified — so most visitors book their guide, vehicle and hotels together with a local company like us.
A daily fee set by the Government of Bhutan: US$100 per adult per night, US$50 for children aged 6–11, and none for children under 6. Indian nationals pay Nu. 1,200 per night (Nu. 600 for ages 6–11). These rates apply until 31 August 2027. We show the SDF clearly as a separate line in every quotation.
The Bhutan visa is a one-off US$40. Indian nationals receive an entry permit instead of a visa. Nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives need a visa, which follows its own process — ask us and we will guide you.
Every journey we arrange is private and built around your dates, group size, hotel choice and vehicle. We send a personal quotation so you only pay for what you actually want.
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Plan your Bhutan journey
Whether you are planning a family holiday, a group tour, a corporate event or a long-term partnership, our team is ready to help. Tell us a little about your plans and we will reply with ideas and a personal quotation.
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