Bhutan Tour Packages

Indian nationals require either a valid Indian Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity or an original Voter ID Card (Election Card) issued by the Election Commission of India. Children below 18 years without a passport require an original Birth Certificate along with school photo ID.

Under Bhutan’s tourism policy, Indian tourists pay a concessional Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of ₹1,200 per adult per night (children aged 6 to 12 pay ₹600 per night, and children under 6 are exempt). This fee goes toward free healthcare, education, and ecological preservation in Bhutan. Holiday Planners handles your SDF payment and entry permits in advance.

Road travel from Siliguri, NJP, or Bagdogra Airport to the Indo-Bhutan border town of Phuentsholing takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours across the scenic Dooars tea garden corridor. Once immigration formalities are completed in Phuentsholing, you board your dedicated Bhutan tourist vehicle to proceed upward to Thimphu and Paro.

The round-trip trek to Tiger’s Nest takes between 4 and 5 hours with an elevation gain of roughly 1,700 ft along a well-beaten dirt trail. For travelers preferring assistance, local horse/mule rides are available for the uphill ascent up to the midpoint cafeteria viewpoint. The remaining steps must be covered on foot. It is manageable for anyone of average fitness walking at a steady pace.

Yes, Indian Rupee currency notes of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, and ₹200 denominations are widely accepted everywhere across Bhutan at a 1:1 exchange parity with the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN). However, ₹500 and ₹2000 notes are often restricted, so carrying smaller denominations or using UPI/cards is recommended.

Yes, Royal Government of Bhutan regulations mandate that all foreign and regional tourists (including Indians) must be accompanied by a licensed Bhutanese tour guide and travel in registered tourist transportation. Holiday Planners provides experienced, certified guides fluent in English and Hindi for your entire journey.