8D / 7N
Amazing Bhutan
Phuentsholing · Thimphu · Punakha Runs Mar–Nov
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Per person on two sharing
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SOUTHERN ASIA · COUNTRY GUIDE
Escape to? Bhutan
Fortress-monasteries, forested Himalayan roads and carefully managed tourism define travel through Bhutan.
Visa
No visa
Currency
BTN
Best season
Sep – May
Time zone
GMT +6
Planned and run by us
Curated Bhutan Packages
1 trip we run ourselves. Each one is a starting point — your trip manager moves the days, hotels and pace until it reads like your trip.
8D / 7N
Visa Information
What we have checked against an official source, with the date we checked it. Your trip manager files the paperwork for you.
The essentials
- Visa type
- No visa. Indian nationals travel on an entry permit
- Government fee
- Sustainable Development Fee, ₹1,200 per person per night (₹600 aged 6–11, free under 6)
- Processing time
- Up to five working days online
- Apply from
- Online at immi.gov.bt, through your tour operator, or at the point of entry
Checked August 18, 2026 · Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan
What you’ll send us
- A valid Indian passport, or an Indian Voter ID card
- Passport or birth certificate for a traveller under 18, with a legal guardian
- A recent digital photograph
- Arrival and departure dates
A permit can also be applied for and paid at Paro or a land border, with a wait. A certified guide is required throughout the trip.
Where to Go
A first route is usually built around six routable areas: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha, Trongsa and Bumthang.
Bhutan’s story runs from the 7th-century temples of Songtsen Gampo through Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal’s unification to the constitutional monarchy established in 2008.
From our Bhutan guidebook
Food & Culture
Days combine mountain drives, monastery walks, village meals and active dzongs. Paro Taktsang provides the defining hike, while Punakha and Phobjikha reveal warmer river valleys and black-necked crane habitat.
Ema datshi
Across BhutanGreen or red chillies simmered with local cheese form Bhutan's defining everyday dish.
Kewa datshi
Across BhutanPotatoes cooked with cheese offer a milder alternative to chilli-heavy ema datshi.
Phaksha paa
Western BhutanPork is cooked with dried chillies, radish or seasonal greens and served with red rice.
Jasha maru
Thimphu and ParoMinced or chopped chicken is stewed with tomato, ginger, garlic and chillies.
Puta
BumthangBuckwheat noodles are tossed with oil, egg and spring onion in Bumthang homes.
Khuli
BumthangSoft buckwheat pancakes reflect the high valleys where buckwheat grows better than rice.
- Walk clockwise around chortens, prayer wheels and sacred buildings.
- Remove shoes and hats when directed before entering temple rooms.
- Wear clothing covering shoulders and knees inside dzongs and monasteries.
- Ask before photographing monks, ceremonies or people at close range.
Know Before You Go
The practical half of the trip, in short answers — each one checked against an official source before we publish it.
Packing
Layered clothing for rapid temperature changes, Modest trousers and tops covering shoulders, Supportive shoes with reliable grip, Waterproof jacket or compact umbrella, Prescription medicines in original packaging, and Passport or Indian voter identity card.
Bhutan FAQs
When is the best time to visit Bhutan?
March to May and October to November bring clearer mountain views. Summer is wetter; winter is cold but quieter.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Bhutan?
No visa is required. Indian citizens need an entry permit using a valid passport or Indian voter identity card.
Is Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee compulsory for Indians?
Yes. Indian visitors pay the applicable Sustainable Development Fee separately from accommodation and transport; verify the current rate before booking.
Which languages are spoken in Bhutan?
Dzongkha is official. English is widely used in tourism, while Sharchopkha, Nepali and regional languages are commonly heard.
Is Bhutan safe for travellers?
Bhutan generally has low violent crime, but road conditions, altitude, weather and petty theft still require normal precautions.
What should travellers pack for Bhutan?
Bring layers, supportive walking shoes, rain protection, sun protection, medicines, travel documents and modest clothing for monasteries and dzongs.