Bhutan travel guide
Plan your trip to Bhutan
Travelling to Bhutan is simpler than it sounds. You need an e-visa (USD 40) and pay a Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per adult per night; almost everyone flies into Paro, and a licensed guide goes with you beyond Paro and Thimphu. Here's everything to know, from the Thimphu team who arrange it every week.
Bhutan visa guide
How to get a Bhutan tourist visa in 2026: the USD 40 e-visa, USD 100/night SDF, documents, processing time and rules for US citizens, explained simply.
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Bhutan cost & SDF guide
What a trip to Bhutan costs in 2026: the USD 100/night Sustainable Development Fee, the USD 40 visa, child discounts, what tours include and an example.
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Flights to Bhutan
How to get to Bhutan: Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines routes to Paro from Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu and Singapore, flights from the US, and land borders.
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Best time to visit Bhutan
The best time to visit Bhutan is March–May and September–November. A month-by-month guide to weather, festivals, crowds, trekking and crane season.
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How to book a Bhutan trip with Lucky Dragon Tours & Treks: choose or tailor a tour, confirm dates and flights, pay a 20% deposit, and we arrange the visa.
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Bhutan travel FAQ
Answers to the questions travellers ask most about Bhutan: visas and fees, guides, money and ATMs, safety, dress code, SIM cards, altitude and tipping.
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Quick answers
Still wondering about something? Ask our Thimphu team directly. We're happy to help.
Ask us on WhatsAppYes. Bhutan is one of the safest countries in Asia, with very little crime; the main things to plan for are winding mountain roads and altitude.
Five to seven days covers Paro, Thimphu and Punakha with the Tiger's Nest hike. Ten to fourteen days lets you add Phobjikha, Bumthang, the far east or a trek.
October, for clear Himalayan views and the Thimphu Tshechu, or April, for rhododendrons and the Paro Tshechu.
Yes, for everyday sightseeing. For dzongs and temples, wear long sleeves and long trousers or skirts.
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