Essential Information

Travel Guide

Everything you need to know before your Bhutan journey — from visa requirements and flight information to the best seasons for trek, festival calendars, and trekking preparation.

Bhutan Visa

Bhutan Visa

Welcome to Bhutan: Your Guide to Visas, Permits, and the Sustainable Development Fee Planning a journey to Bhutan means stepping into a peaceful kingdom that takes thoughtful care of its land, culture, and visitors. To keep this beautiful country pristine…

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Flights

Flights

Flights To Bhutan Imagine descending through the clouds into a valley so narrow and steep that only the most skilled pilots dare to land there. That valley is Paro, home to Bhutan's one and only international airport—a gateway that feels…

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Best Time To Visit Bhutan

Best Time To Visit Bhutan

Spring (March – May): When the Mountains Blush Picture a kingdom waking from its winter sleep. March arrives, and with it, the valleys begin to warm—temperatures drifting gently between 10°C and 25°C. This is the season when Bhutan dresses itself…

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How To Visit Bhutan

How To Visit Bhutan

Visiting Bhutan by Air Flying directly into Paro International Airport (PBH) is the most convenient way to reach Bhutan. Operating Airlines: Exclusively served by Bhutan’s two official carriers—Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Major Gateway Cities: Direct connecting flights operate daily from major Asian hubs, including Bangkok (BKK), Delhi (DEL), Kathmandu…

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Trekking Information

Trekking Information

History & Nature of Trekking The story of trekking in Bhutan begins quietly. In 1978, the first trails opened in western Bhutan. Four years later, in 1982, the central regions followed. Since then, these routes have remained what they were…

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Customs

Customs

Arriving Passengers: Your First Steps at Paro You step off the plane and into the crisp mountain air of Paro. The first thing you should know is this: the old arrival card—the passenger declaration form—has been lifted. You no longer…

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Sacred Celebrations

2027 Festival Calendar

2027

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