Your Journey to the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Bhutan is a truly unique destination with a travel policy designed to preserve its culture, environment, and way of life. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your arrival with ease:
🛂 Visa Requirements
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All international travelers (except for nationals from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives) require a visa to enter Bhutan.
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Visas must be applied in advance through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator like Bhutan Tashi Pelbar Adventure (BTPA).
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Once your trip is confirmed, we will process your visa on your behalf.
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You’ll receive a visa clearance letter, which you need to show at check-in and on arrival.
💳 Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
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Bhutan currently charges an SDF of USD $100 per person per night (subject to change).
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This fee goes toward environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and infrastructure development.
✈️ How to Reach Bhutan
The only international airport in Bhutan is Paro International Airport (PBH). It is served by:
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Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines)
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Bhutan Airlines
Direct flights are available from major cities such as:
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Bangkok (Thailand)
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Delhi / Kolkata (India)
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Kathmandu (Nepal)
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Singapore
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Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Note: Paro Airport is surrounded by mountains and only a few pilots are certified to land there—making it one of the most scenic flights in the world!
🚘 Land Entry Points (from India)
If you prefer to enter by road, Bhutan has three official land border crossings with India:
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Phuentsholing (near Jaigaon, West Bengal)
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Gelephu (in south-central Bhutan)
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Samdrup Jongkhar (in southeast Bhutan, entry from Assam)
🧳 Let BTPA Handle Everything
From visa applications and flight bookings to hotel stays and local experiences, Bhutan Tashi Pelbar Adventure will take care of all logistics so you can travel stress-free and focus on enjoying Bhutan’s wonders.