BHUTAN TOUR COST
BHUTAN TOURISM POLICY 2023
A tourist shall be liable to pay a tourism levy known as the Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per night.
Exemption for child of 5 years and below; (3) Concessionary levy rate of 50% for child from 6-12 years;
The Tourism levy Act will apply to tourist visiting Bhutan for leisure and holiday.
PREFERENTIAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE
A daily SDF of NU 1200/- for nationals of India only, visiting Bhutan as a tourist.
NATIONAL MONUMENT ENTRY FEES
Revised existing monuments and sacred sites entry fee which will be applicable to all foreign visitors as follows:
- Taktsang- Nu. 1,000.00
- Tashichho Dzong – Nu. 500.00
- Thimphu Memorial Chorten – Nu. 500.00
- Changangkha Lhakhang – Nu. 500.00
- Kyichu Lhakhang – Nu. 500.00
- Rinpung Dzong – Nu. 500.00
- Punakha Dzong – Nu. 500.00
- Chimmi Lhakhang – Nu. 500.00
Children below 12 years will be granted 50% concession and children of 5 years of age and below will be exempted from payment of entry fees. Based on the itinerary, the applicable entry fees will be collected by TCB till 2027.
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Tariff is calculated on nightly basis (per person/night)
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For single room accommodation, additional hotel single supplement surcharge USD 30 per night/per person.
FAQ
A royalty of US$ 200 is charged per person per night, which is included in the tariff mentioned above, and it is applicable throughout the year (for both seasons).
Yes, Bhutan welcomes everyone interested to visit Bhutan as long as the SDF royalty fees are paid and you avail a valid tourist visa.
Nationals of India are eligible for Entry Permit at the port of entry.
Nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for visa on arrival.
Nationals of Thailand and Switzerland holding Diplomatic/Official passports are eligible for visa on arrival.
Foreigners issued with a valid SAARC Visa Exemption Sticker do not require prior visa/entry permit clearance.
All other foreign nationals must obtain an e-visa prior to their entry into Bhutan.
Admission into the country will be determined by Immigration Officers at the port of entry.
Bhutan does not limit tourist, as long as you follow the Tourism policy of Bhutan.
Bhutan will officially open for international tourist from September 23rd 2022.
Under the new arrangement of ‘Test-and-Go‘ (mandatory stay home/hotel quarantine for 24 hours or until negative RT-PCR result is declared instituted with effect from July 4, 2022), upon arrival at the point of entry, RT-PCR test sample will be collected, a proof of vaccination certificate or evidence of COVID-19 infection in the six months prior to the visit will have to be produced.
Anyone testing positive will be required to self-isolate for five days at home/hotel.