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Visas, fees, seasons, altitude, our hotels and how we work — answered simply.
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.
Yes. We can plan your nights in Thimphu at Thimphu Residency and in Punakha at Punakha Residency, and arrange Department of Tourism–certified hotels in other towns to match.
Yes — partnerships are at the heart of what we do. We prepare net-rate proposals, group quotations and tailor-made itineraries for agents and operators in India and international markets.
By air into Paro on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines, from cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra and others served at the time; or overland through Phuentsholing, a few hours’ drive from Bagdogra airport in West Bengal. We arrange the border transfer and entry permit support.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (late September to November) bring clear views and many festivals. Winter is cold but bright and quiet; the summer monsoon turns the valleys deep green and suits flexible travellers.
Travel insurance has not been mandatory for visitors since 23 April 2024, but we strongly recommend a policy that covers medical care and trip changes.
Most sightseeing happens between about 1,200 m (Punakha) and 3,100 m (Dochula Pass and the Tiger’s Nest hike). We pace itineraries so the first days are gentle. Treks go higher and include acclimatisation.
Yes. Thimphu Residency has a conference hall for more than 200 people and a board room, and we coordinate venues, rooms, transport, dining and group activities for MICE groups across Bhutan.
Payment terms are set out in your confirmed quotation. We will explain the schedule and accepted methods clearly before anything is booked.
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Travel info
Read more before you go
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.
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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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