Travel Requirements

The Royal Government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices for packages to Bhutan and this must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan.

Daily Tariff
The minimum tariff for tourist visiting in a group of 3 persons or more are as follows:

High Season Tariff - US$ 220 per person per night halt (January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December).

Low Season Tariff - US$ 185 per person per night halt (July, August).

The minimum price includes:
All internal taxes and charges (including the royalty)
Accommodation
- All Meals
- All travel with a licensed Bhutanese Tour Guide
- All Internal Transport
The rates given above are applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan. On the day of departure, the ‘local agents’ host obligation shall be limited to breakfast only and any extra requirements shall be payable on actual basis.

Surcharges
Individual tourists and smaller groups of less than three persons shall be subject to surcharge, over and above the minimum daily rates applicable, as follows:

Single individual US$ 40 per night
Group of 2 persons US$ 30 per person per night

Visa Formalities
Other than Indian nationals, all visitors to Bhutan require a visa; all visas are issued from Thimphu; visas are only issued to tourists booked with a local licensed tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent. Applications for tourist visas are submitted by the tour operator. Visa clearance from Thimphu must be obtained before coming to Bhutan. Visa clearance takes at least 15 days to process. Air tickets to Bhutan cannot be purchased without visa clearance. At your point of entry the visa will be stamped in your passport on payment of US$20, two passport photos will also be required. Visas are issued for a 15day period; extensions can be obtained in Thimphu at a cost of Nu.510.

Cancellations
Tour Programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows: 
- within 30 days of start of programme ~ no charges 
- within 21 days ~ 10% of rate 
- within 14 days ~ 15% of rate 
- within 7 days ~ 30% of rate 
- less than 7 days or without notice ~ 50% of rate 
- after arrival in Bhutan ~ 100%
Delayed Arrivals
There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or road blocks. The tourist must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services required.