How to get to Bhutan

You can get to Bhutan either by air or by road. The most convenient way to get into Bhutan is by taking Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines flights. There are only two airlines which operate in Bhutan and you can easily get a flight for you to fly into Bhutan. Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines connects to the following destinations:

Drukair:

1. Revised Flight Schedule August 2023   
2. Revised Flight Schedule September 2023
3. Revised Flight Schedule October 2023
4. Revised Flight Schedule November 2023 
5. Revised Flight Schedule December 2023

Visa Process

Except for visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors travelling to Bhutan need a visa.

Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a permit at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).

All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior the travel to Bhutan.Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator. Yeesel Expedition is an authorized tour operator licensed under the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

Procedures for your Bhutan Visa:

1. You cannot apply for your own tourist visa personally. Application needs to be done by an authorized tour operator in Bhutan on your behalf.
2. Book a Bhutan travel package with your licensed tour operator in Bhutan.
3. Get detailed instruction on your payment for the travel package via email.
4. Confirm and purchase your tickets with either Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines.
5. Ensure that your passport has six months validity at the time of your entry.
6. Send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa.
7. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account.
8. Once received, the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.
9. Your visa will be an electronic document which your tour operator in Bhutan will send it to you.
10. Print your visa document and at your point of entry you will be required to show your visa document, the visa will then be stamped into your passport.

Minimum Daily Package

The Royal Government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices for packages to Bhutan. These must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan.

The minimum daily package applicable per tourist per night halt in Bhutan for tourists travelling in a group of 3 people or more is as follows:

     •  USD $200 per person per night for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December.

     •  USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November.

What’s Included?

★ Minimum of 3 star rated accommodation

★ All meals (excluding alcoholic beverages)

★ All internal transportation (excluding domestic flights if any)

★ Airport pick-drop

★ English-Speaking guide and driver

★ All road permits and entry fees

★ fee, royalty and surcharges

★ Equipment

★ Assistances

★ services and assistance before, during and after the trip

Payment Process

All payments shall be made in US dollars via bank wire transfer to the Tourism Council of Bhutan’s bank account at the Bhutan National Bank, with your tour operator shown as the ultimate beneficiary of the funds. Please note that it is not possible to make the payment by credit card as the payment has to be routed through the government account in order for your visa to be authorized and is not paid directly to us.

Wire Transfer: In order to make your payment, please request your bank to remit money to the bank as follows via wire transfer only:

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It takes 3 – 7 working days to get your money in Bhutan.