Travel Information

Bhutan Tour Booking Terms & Conditions & Bhutan Tour Payment Refund Policy

To confirm your Bhutan trip booking, full tour payment has to be made prior to your arrival in Bhutan. In the event of Bhutan tour booked and subsequently cancelled by you, your full tour cost will be refunded to you after deducting the following scale of charges depending on when the notification of your tour cancellation is received:

• if notification of your tour cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to your travel date, 5 % of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.
• if notification of your tour cancellation is received less than 30 days but more than 15 days prior to your travel date, 10 % of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.
• If notification of your tour cancellation is received less than 15 days prior to your travel date, 20% of your Bhutan trip cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.
• If you cancel your tour less than 5 days prior to your travel date ,30% of your Bhutan trip cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.
• If you cancel your trip  after your arrival in Bhutan, 50% of the cost of your remaining days in Bhutan shall be deducted as cancellation charges.

There will be no charges applied if you prepone or postpone your tour.

Airlines Fare Refund Policy

• 90% refund permitted for the ticket cancelled more than 30 days from the first date of travel. 
• 75% refund permitted for the ticket cancelled from 10-29 days from the first date of travel. 
• 50% refund permitted for the tickets cancelled from 04-09 days from the first date of travel. 
•  if less than 03 days refund is not permitted .
•  Rescheduled ticket not permitted for refund. 

Bhutanese Visa & Bhutanese visa cost:

Who Needs a Visa to Travel to Bhutan?

All international visitors require a Bhutanese visa to enter Bhutan, which must be processed through a licensed Bhutanese travel operator or directly through the Department of Immigration, Royal Government of Bhutan.

The only exceptions are citizens of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, for whom separate visa processes and fees apply.

Visas must be obtained in advance of your Bhutan travel date. All Bhutanese tourist visas are issued exclusively by the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs.

Bhutanese visa cost and Documents Required for Bhutan Visa Application

To apply for a Bhutanese tourist visa, you will need the following:

• A digital copy of your valid passport
• A recent passport size photo
• Confirmed travel dates (arrival and departure)
• Visa fee: USD 40 per person (one-time payment)
• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): USD 100 per person, per night

Note: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Bhutan.

How to Obtain Your Bhutanese Visa

Once your Bhutan trip is confirmed and full payment of your Bhutan tour package, including the visa fee and SDF, has been made, our travel agent will process your Bhutanese visa on your behalf.

After approval, you will receive a Visa Clearance Letter, which will be emailed to you prior to your travel. This document must be presented when boarding your flight to Bhutan.

The actual visa will be stamped in your passport upon arrival-either at Paro International Airport .

Entry to Bhutan 

The main roads entering the country are through Phuentsholing in the south, linking Bhutan with the Indian plains of West Bengal, through the border towns of Gelephu, in the central region and Samdrup Jongkhar, in the east, that link with the Indian state of Assam.

All visitors to Bhutan require a visa to enter the country.  Visa clearance must be obtained before coming to Bhutan and travel must be booked through us .  Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can receive a visa on entry and it is not necessary for them to book travel through a tour operator, however it is recommended. 

Travel by Air
There are flights to destinations that include Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati, Singapore and Mumbai.

Paro is situated at a height of 2,225 m (7300 ft) above sea level and is surrounded by mountains as high as 4,876 m (16,000 ft). At present two carriers operate to Bhutan, Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. And there are domestic airports in Yonphula in eastern Bhutan, Bumthang in central Bhutan, and Gelephu in south-central Bhutan. A second international airport is currently under construction in Gelephu along the southern border to India.

Flying into Bhutan's Paro International Airport is typically an exciting experience as the descent into Paro valley brings you closer to the mountain tops than most other flights in the world. 

Visit  www.drukair.com.bt and www.bhutanairlines.bt for more information.

Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) in Bhutan

The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is a daily Bhutan tourist tax levied by the Royal Government of Bhutan to promote the country's unique "High-Value, Low-Impact" Bhutan tourism policy. The fee directly supports Bhutan's sustainable development goals, including funding for education, healthcare, infrastructure, environmental conservation, and the preservation of Bhutan's rich cultural heritage.

Current Bhutan SDF Rates (Effective Until August 31, 2027) are as follows:

• International Visitors: USD 100 per person, per night
• Indian Nationals: INR 1,200 per person, per night
• Children aged 6–12: 50% discount on the applicable rate
• Children aged 5 and below: Exempt from the SDF

The SDF is applicable for each night spent in Bhutan and must be paid in advance as part of your Bhutan travel package.