Frequently Asked Questions
As Bhutan is located on high mountain you need to carry warm clothes and winter is too cold and in summer you can carry light warm jacket or sweaters.
Bhutan borders will be open for tourist from 23rd September 2022 onwards and and quarantine will also be lifted .
Currency used in Bhutan is Ngultrum, The value of Indian currency and Bhutan currency is at par (same value)
Most people visit Bhutan for five to seven days which is enough to visit Thimphu,Paro,Punkaha where you can see temples, dzongs ,monasteries.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in Public places all over Bhutan. And for drinking you have many restaurant and Bars available to provide you verities of option for local made drinks.
As per the new guideline Indian tourist will have to pay Nu.1200 per person per night as Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) apart from your Bhutan Tour package cost. And depending upon your duration of stay and hotel category it will be between 30000 – 35000 per person cost.
If you have international rooming activated than it will work or else it won’t. You can get a local tourist sim card after your immigration is done you can show your permit and can apply for local tourist sim card there are two companies B-Mobile and Tashi Cell .One can get activated tourist sim card which is valid for 1 month .
Yes Indian currency with 100,200 denominations is accepted all over Bhutan .Avoid carrying 500 and above currency notes which will not be accepted in Bhutan.
We need to respect the culture and tradition of each country do not wear short cloths or half pants .Please wear full pants / Jeans and Tshirt while you entering to any Govt office or any holy place in Bhutan.
Yes Bhutan is very safe to travel as it’s known as Land of Happiness one can travel freely without any fear.
Yes you can apply for online permit to enter into Bhutan for which you need to have passport with minimum 6 month validity or voter id card you need to give approx 5-6 working days for permit to be issued.
Indian National can get permit by showing voter id card or passport .No any other documents will be accepted like aadhar card,pan card,driving licence etc. children below ag of 18 hav to carry birth certificate and school id card You will be provided with a tourist form which you need to fill the form and attach the Xerox copy of your voter id or passport long with 1 passport size photo.
Indian, Bangladeshi do not require visa to travel in Bhutan but you need to get inner line permit which is issued from Phuentsholing immigration office ,You may also apply for online permit if you have passport.
As Bhutan is a beautiful hill station there is also a season for Vacation however if you wish to enjoy snow than January to March is good time and rest regular season is April,May and June and September ,October ,November and December is the best time to have a vacation trip in Bhutan
If you traveling by train than the nearest railway station in Hashmira (HSA) which is approx 18km from Bhutan Border and other station is New Alipurduwar(NOQ) which is approx 70km from the border and most of the Guwahati stop at New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) also know as siliguri station which is approx 170km from Bhutan Border.
Paro airport is Bhutan's main airport, and if you travel by flight from Indian to Bhutan ,you have options to fly directly from Delhi, Calcutta, and Guwahati to Paro airport. If you travel by border, you reach Bagdogra Airport located in Siliguri approx 170 km away from Bhutan border.
Bhutan is a small and beautiful country located in eastern Himalayas. Its located in borders between India and China and it’s a Buddhist country.
