“Explore Bhutan: A Complete Guide for Indian Travelers
Best Time to Visit
- 🌸 March – May (Spring, best weather)
- 🍁 September – November (clear mountain views)
- ❄️ December – February (snow, cold)
- 🌧️ June – August (monsoon, avoid)
🏔️ Top Places to Visit
📍 Paro
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery 🏯
- Rinpung Dzong
📍 Thimphu
- Buddha Dordenma
- Memorial Chorten
📍 Punakha
- Punakha Dzong
- Dochula Pass
📍 Phuentsholing
- Entry point town
- Local markets
🗺️ Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Paro → Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing
Day 3: Thimphu → Punakha
Day 4: Punakha → Paro
Day 5: Tiger’s Nest hike + departure
🪪 Do Indians Need Visa for Bhutan?
No visa required 👍
Indian citizens can enter Bhutan with:
- Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
OR - Voter ID (Original)
👉 You need to get an Entry Permit on arrival.
💰 Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Indians pay approx ₹1200 per person per night
- Payable during permit process
📍 Entry Points
You can enter Bhutan via:
✈️ By Air
- Paro International Airport (only international airport)
Flights available from:
- Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati
🚗 By Road
Popular border entry:
- Phuentsholing (from Jaigaon, West Bengal)
📄 Permit Process
- Get permit at:
- Paro Airport OR
- Phuentsholing Immigration Office
👉 For visiting beyond Thimphu & Paro (like Punakha), you need a special area permit
💵 Currency
- Bhutan currency: Ngultrum (Nu.)
- Indian Rupee is accepted (₹100, ₹200, ₹500 notes widely accepted)
📶 SIM & Internet
- Buy local SIM:
- TashiCell
- B-Mobile
Must visit:
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery 🏯
- Punakha Dzong
- Dochula Pass
