Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about visas, fees, guides, seasons and booking.

Yes, all visitors need a visa except Indian nationals, who need a permit. We apply for your visa when you book. See visa and SDF.

A daily government fee, currently US$100 per adult per night, with lower rates for children and Indian nationals. Our prices include it.

No. Bhutan’s rules require visitors to be accompanied by a licensed guide, and a guide is needed to enter dzongs and monuments.

Yes. All our journeys are private, whether you travel alone, as a couple or as a group.

Spring and autumn are the most popular, but Bhutan can be visited year round. See best time to visit.

Six or seven days is enough for the western valleys. Ten days adds central Bhutan, and twelve or more lets you travel east. See our tours.

Most visitors fly into Paro; Gelephu also has an international airport, and you can enter overland from India. See getting to Bhutan.

It is no longer compulsory, but we strongly recommend it, especially for treks.

Smart-casual clothes that cover shoulders and knees at religious sites, and layers for changing temperatures. See etiquette and dress.

Visa and Mastercard work at ATMs and many businesses in towns, but cards may not work in rural areas. US dollars and Indian rupees are widely accepted.

Send us an enquiry. We reply with ideas and a quote; your booking is confirmed when you pay the deposit stated in the quote. See our terms.

Last reviewed: 16 October 2026. Still have a question? Ask us.

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