Bhutan Travel Guide

Bhutan season by season: clear skies and festivals in spring and autumn, green monsoon summers and bright, cold winters.

A practical packing list for Bhutan: layers, walking shoes, modest clothes for temples, sun protection and power adapters.

How to dress for Bhutan's dzongs, temples and festivals, and why the national dress still matters.

Who needs a visa for Bhutan, how to apply, the USD 40 fee and how long approval takes.

What the SDF is, the current rate of USD 100 per night until 31 August 2027, and the concessions for children and Indian nationals.

Passport validity, where you can enter Bhutan by air and land, permits for Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals, and customs rules.

Flights to Paro from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Singapore and other hubs, and the land borders with India.

How you travel within Bhutan: by road with a driver and guide, realistic driving times, and domestic flights.

The ngultrum, Indian rupees, ATMs, cards and how much cash to carry in Bhutan.

What a trip to Bhutan costs: the SDF, our USD 300 per night regular price and what it includes, group discounts and extras.

Buying a local SIM at Paro airport, eSIM options, mobile coverage and Wi-Fi in Bhutan.

Hotels, farmhouses and homestays in Bhutan, and how we choose where you stay.

Practical advice for Bhutan: temple etiquette, altitude, smoking rules, photography, tipping and travelling responsibly.

Answers to the questions travellers ask us most about visas, fees, prices and planning a trip to Bhutan.