Bhutan Travel Guide

Discover Bhutan beyond the ordinary.

Explore sacred monasteries, Himalayan valleys, vibrant festivals, local traditions, and meaningful experiences across the Kingdom of Bhutan.

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Bhutan Visa

Getting a visa for Bhutan.

For your visit to Bhutan, the process is simple and straightforward. It takes only a few minutes to complete, and once approved, you're all set to enter the kingdom and begin your journey — we’ve got you covered.

Bhutan Travel Information

Tourist tariff and sustainable development fee.

Bhutan follows a high-value, low-volume tourism policy designed to preserve its culture, environment, and way of life.

International

USD 100

Per Person / Night

All international visitors are required to pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per person per night.

Children aged between 6 and 12 years receive a reduced rate of USD 50 per night. These rates remain valid until 31st August 2027.

India

BTN 1,200

Per Person / Night

Regional tourists from India are required to pay an SDF of BTN/INR 1,200 per person per night.

Indian day visitors are exempt from the SDF if they remain within the first designated entry point, including Phuentsholing.

Bangladesh

USD 15

Per Person / Night

Bangladeshi tourists are eligible for a concessional SDF rate of USD 15 per person per night.

This applies to the first 15,000 visitors annually as part of Bhutan’s regional tourism initiative.

Air Services

Flying to and within Bhutan.

Domestic

Domestic Air Services

Domestic flights connect Bhutan’s regions, making travel between valleys and destinations more accessible and comfortable.

International

International Air Services

Bhutan is connected internationally through selected regional destinations served by Bhutanese airlines.

Enter Bhutan

Via flight.

Bhutan’s only international airport is Paro International Airport, located in western Bhutan and surrounded by dramatic Himalayan mountains.

Travelers can enter Bhutan through regional gateway cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Bangkok, Singapore, Dhaka, Guwahati, Bagdogra, and Bodh Gaya.

International flights are currently operated by Drukair and Bhutan Airlines under Bhutan’s carefully regulated tourism system.

Overland Travel

Via road.

Visitors may also enter Bhutan overland through the southern border town of Phuentsholing, the country’s primary road entry point.

Indian nationals can additionally enter through Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar, and Samtse, supporting cross-border regional travel.

Domestic flights connect destinations such as Bumthang, Gelephu, and Yonphula, making travel across Bhutan’s valleys and mountain regions more accessible.