Thunphel Guide to Bhutan
Everything we tell our own guests before they travel, in one place. Tell us where you are in your journey and we will point you to what matters next.
Where are you in your journey?
Is Bhutan right for us, and when?
Seasons, festivals and the places that make a stay memorable.
What will it cost, and how do we arrange it?
The visa, the SDF worked out for your group, and how to get there.
What should we know before we fly?
The questions guests ask us most, answered plainly.
Families, guests from India, trade and press
Different rules and rates apply. Start with the calculator or speak to us.
All the guides
Grouped by what you are trying to settle. Each one ends by pointing you to the next.
Before you book
- Visa and SDF What you pay the government, what you pay us, and when.
- SDF calculator Your exact fee by nationality, nights and travellers.
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee What the fee is, who pays what, and when the rates change.
- Bhutan GST refund for tourists Who can claim GST back on goods, and why hotels and guides cannot.
Getting there and timing
Facts are easy to find. What matters is what to do with them. Every guide here ends with our own advice, written by people who arrange these journeys every week.
Not sure where to begin?
Tell us who is travelling and when, and we will build a private journey around you, with every cost laid out clearly.
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