The Spirit of Bhutanese Festivals

A daily levy collected by the government to support free healthcare, education, environmental conservation, carbon-neutral initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades across Bhutan.

Yes, subject to a fee of Nu. 4,500/day, meeting RSTA safety/documentation standards, and hiring a mandatory local guide.

Guide: Mandatory at all times when traveling beyond border entry points.

Route Permit: No longer required as long as you are accompanied by a Department of Tourism (DOT) certified guide.

By air through Paro International Airport (PBH) via Drukair or Bhutan Airlines (flying from hubs like Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Singapore, etc.), or via overland land borders in the south.