All travelers need a valid tourist visa to enter Bhutan, except citizens of India and Bangladesh. Visas cannot be issued by embassies or consulates. They must be arranged through a local tour operator or directly with the Department of Immigration. To obtain approval, you must pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per person per night and a one-time visa fee of USD 40 per person in advance.

Standard visa processing takes 3–4 working days. Fast-track processing is available within 24 hours for an additional USD 10.

Drukair and Bhutan Airlines are the only two local carriers flying to and from Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Dhaka, Singapore, Dubai, and Mumbai. Bhutan also has two overland entry/exit points: Phuentsholing in south west (bordering West Bengal), ideal for combining trips with Sikkim or Darjeeling, and Samdrup Jongkhar in south east (bordering Assam), best for itineraries connected to Assam.

Spring (March–June) is ideal for trekking and cultural sightseeing. Monsoon (July–mid September) is best avoided in the south, central, and east, though high-altitude treks feature beautiful alpine flowers if you don’t mind some rain. Fall (September-November) is another excellent time for trekking and culture. In winter (December–February), high-altitude treks are not advised, but low- altitude treks remain possible. Regardless of the season, Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, and Wangdue are enjoyable year-round.

Our package cost does not include any form of insurance. You are strongly encouraged to obtain coverage in your home country. For trekking trips, your insurance must include helicopter rescue.

Indian transit visa is mandatory if you are flying into Bhutan via any Indian cities. While Bangkok and Kathmandu issues visa on arrival.

TOUR
– 60 days+           100% refund of trip cost.
– 30-59 days        75% refund of trip cost.
– 15-29 days         50% refund of trip cost.
– 00-14 days        100% cancellation fee.

FLIGHTS
– 30 days+          90% refund of ticket cost.
-10-29 days       75% refund of ticket cost.
– 04-09 days      50% refund of ticket cost.
– 00-03 days      100% cancellation fee.
– No refund permitted for rescheduled ticket.
– Fee applicable for date change.