Bhutan travel guide

Practical advice for planning your journey: visas and fees, seasons, getting there, etiquette and what to pack.

Bhutan works differently from most destinations. Visitors pay a daily development fee, travel with a licensed guide and are asked to respect a living Buddhist culture. These guides explain what to expect, checked against official sources and reviewed regularly.

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Visa and Sustainable Development Fee

How the visa works, what the SDF costs and what our prices include.

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Best time to visit

Weather, festivals and wildlife, season by season.

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Getting to Bhutan

Flights into Paro and Gelephu, and overland entry from India.

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Etiquette and dress

How to dress and behave at temples, dzongs and festivals.

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What to pack

Clothing and essentials for touring and trekking.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions travellers ask us most.

Tell us how you would like to travel

Share your dates, interests and preferred pace. We reply personally with ideas for your route and a clear quote.