{"id":14,"date":"2025-08-24T12:20:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T12:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/bhutanrest\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-09-09T07:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:11:02","slug":"travel-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/restfulbhutan.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"Travel Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"14\" class=\"elementor elementor-14\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b4735 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a2b4735\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c2c3e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"58c2c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bhutan-travel-costs\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <h2>Bhutan Travel Cost 2025\/2026<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n      The Bhutan travel cost for international tourists includes the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) \/ government tax of <strong>US $100 per person per night<\/strong> in Bhutan (except Indian nationals, applicable for individuals above 12 years).\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Discount on Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>No change for children up to age of 5 years.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Children aged 6\u201311 years accompanied by guardians receive 50% discount.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Bhutan visa fee: US $40 per person per trip. Visa extension fee: US $40.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Package Tour Cost<\/h3>\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th>Tour Type<\/th>\r\n          <th>Cost per Night<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Solo Travelers<\/td>\r\n          <td>US $345<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>2 pax in a group<\/td>\r\n          <td>US $290 per person<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>3 pax and above<\/td>\r\n          <td>US $280 per person<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n\r\n    <h4>Package Tour Includes:<\/h4>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Accommodation in 3-star hotels approved by the government.<\/li>\r\n      <li>All 3 meals a day plus tea\/coffee.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Guide services.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Bottled water during the trip.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Transportation within Bhutan, including airport transfers.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Trekking Package Cost<\/h3>\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th>Trekking Type<\/th>\r\n          <th>Cost per Night<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>Solo Trekker<\/td>\r\n          <td>US $450<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>2 pax in a group<\/td>\r\n          <td>US $360 per person<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <td>3 pax and above<\/td>\r\n          <td>US $325 per person<\/td>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n\r\n    <h4>Trek Cost Includes:<\/h4>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Trekking guide, cook, and helpers services.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Ponies to carry supplies.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Sleeping tents, kitchen, mess, and toilet tents.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Sleeping mats and 3 meals a day (bring your own sleeping bag).<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h4>Exclusions:<\/h4>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Travel insurance premiums.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Entry fees for museums, monuments, etc.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Bhutan visa fee (US $40 per person).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Bhutan \/ Drukair Airline fares.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Payments for services provided on a personal basis.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, incidentals, and porterage.<\/li>\r\n      <li>On departure day, local agent obligation limited to breakfast; extra requirements payable on actual basis.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Tour Payments:<\/h3>\r\n    <p>\r\n      All payments must be settled one month in advance in <strong>US Dollars<\/strong> to clear the Bhutan VISA. Booking is confirmed after receiving 50% of the tour payment.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Bank Details:<\/h3>\r\n    <p>\r\n      <strong>Bank Name:<\/strong> Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.<br>\r\n      <strong>Address:<\/strong> 1095 Avenue of The Americas, New York, NY 10036<br>\r\n      <strong>SWIFT Code:<\/strong> SCBLUS33<br>\r\n      <strong>CHIPS ABA:<\/strong> 0256<br>\r\n      <strong>FED ABA:<\/strong> 026002561<br>\r\n      <strong>Beneficiary Bank:<\/strong> Bhutan National Bank, P.O Box 439, Thimphu, Bhutan<br>\r\n      <strong>SWIFT Code:<\/strong> BNBTBTBT<br>\r\n      <strong>Beneficiary Account:<\/strong> 0100021840001\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Journey to a Hidden Kingdom in the Himalaya<\/h3>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Bhutan remains unspoiled and deeply spiritual, with striking mountains and monasteries. Buddhism, the state religion, influences every aspect of Bhutanese life, evident in centuries-old Dzongs dotting the landscape.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p>\r\n      The kingdom preserves Buddhist traditions; schoolchildren wear GHO and KIRA (traditional clothing). Bhutan measures success via <strong>Gross National Happiness<\/strong> rather than GDP. Visitors are welcomed by well-educated, vibrant, and joyful locals.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Buddhist Festivals<\/h3>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Buddhist festivals (TSECHU) feature costumed dances, traditional music, and large Thangka unveilings, bringing locals together at monasteries to celebrate Bhutanese culture.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .bhutan-travel-costs {\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;\r\n    padding: 0 20px;\r\n    background: #f9fafc;\r\n    color: #030344;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bhutan-travel-costs h2 {\r\n    color: #030344;\r\n    font-size: 2rem;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bhutan-travel-costs h3 {\r\n    color: #030344;\r\n    margin-top: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bhutan-travel-costs h4 {\r\n    margin-top: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bhutan-travel-costs ul {\r\n    list-style: disc;\r\n    padding-left: 20px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 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Here\u2019s what you need to know for a smooth, memorable journey to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Entry Requirements and Permits<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>No visa needed for Indian citizens, but you must obtain an entry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov.bt\/?page_id=1311&lang=en\"><b>permit<\/b><\/a> upon arrival (land or air).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Valid ID: Either Indian Passport (min. 6 months validity) or original Voter ID Card (no photocopies\/digital accepted).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Two passport photographs required.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Minors under 18: Birth certificate in English or passport, must be accompanied by parents.<\/li>\r\n      <li>PAN\/Aadhaar not accepted at land borders. If you lack passport\/voter ID, Indian Embassy in Phuntsholing can issue an identification slip (with PAN & Aadhaar).<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Entry Points<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Airport at Paro, or border crossings: Phuntsholing, Gelephu, Samtsi, Samdrup Jongkhar.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Permits can be obtained on arrival or in advance online.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Sustainability Fee (SDF) & Charges<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Indian visitors pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1200 per person per night (approx. USD 15).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Children aged 6-12 get 50% discount; under 5 are exempted.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Exemption: If visiting border towns (Phuntsholing, Gelephu, Samtsi, Samdrup Jongkhar) for under 24 hours\u2014no SDF or permits needed (pre-registration advised).<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Booking & Transport<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Plan independently or with a tour operator, but you must book stays in tourism-approved accommodations.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Arrange for a local guide and obtain travel insurance (not mandatory but highly recommended).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Shared taxis and public buses connect border towns to main cities; driving your own car requires special permits, Green Tax, and paperwork.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Culture, Etiquette & Safety<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Dress modestly, remove shoes in temples, avoid public displays of affection.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Follow temple etiquette: walk clockwise around stupas, no photography in some religious sites.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Bhutan is very safe, even for solo travelers and backpackers.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Money & Connectivity<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Carry Indian Rupees (widely accepted and pegged 1:1 to Bhutanese Ngultrum); ATMs are sparse in remote areas.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Credit cards accepted only in upscale places.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Local SIMs (Bhutan Telecom, Tashi Cell) are affordable and recommended for reliability.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Altitude & Weather<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Highlands may bring altitude sickness risk\u2014acclimatize, stay hydrated, pack warm layers, avoid sudden exertion.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Weather is unpredictable\u2014carry rain gear, appropriate footwear, and check forecasts regularly.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-section-title\">Culture & Sustainability<\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"india-bhutan-list\">\r\n      <li>Engage deeply: visit Dzongs, guardians, local festivals, home stays, and towns like Punakha or Bumthang for authentic experiences.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Avoid littering, minimize plastic use, and travel responsibly.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"india-bhutan-highlight\">\r\n      Bottom Line: Bhutan offers a wondrous, culture-rich and safe travel experience for Indian tourists\u2014with minimal paperwork but meaningful local connection. 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