How to plan Bhutan trip in 2023 | Budget | Itinerary | Permit | Complete Travel Guide
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Hi Everyone,
If you are planning to visit Bhutan this year then this video is for you. Please watch the video till the end for all the details and if you haven't subscribed to our channel Please consider subscribing.
Bhutan opened it's door after 2.5 years in September 2022 ever since the pandemic started.
This video is mainly focused for people travelling from India.
You may skip to the following points in the video for more information:
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - How to reach Bhutan?
02:32 - Visa/Permit Guidelines
04:35 - Transportation Cost
05:51 - Hotel/Stays cost
06:22 - Guide Rules
07:50 - 6-7 Days Itinerary
10:40 - Offbeat Places Itinerary
11:42 - Basic Budget
12:18 - Best time to Visit Bhutan
12:30 - Outro
Bhutan being a neighboring country to India is Not a budget country to travel especially from 2022. It's technically a Visa free country however you need to pay a certain cost and take permit to enter Bhutan.
Bhutan government has imposed 1200/- per person per day for citizen of India/Bangladesh/Maldives as Sustainable Development fee.
This is not it , earlier Indian could take their own vehicles and they didn't had to pay anything for it.
From Sept 2022 , if you are willing to drive your own car from India to Bhutan you need to pay 4700/- per day and an additional 600 Rs one time for it.
Guides are compulsory beyond Thimphu and Paro now. Infact, consider taking a guide right from the beginning of your trip. This cost is again 1500-2000 per day.
Taxis and cabs or evening renting a bike is quite expensive now.
From Pheuntsholing to Thimphu you need to pay 3000-3500 for a taxi.
Making is a lot more expensive than earlier
As per our experience and new guidelines it is advisable to book Bhutan trip from a tour operator. That would cost you a little reasonable.
We have covered everything however in case you still have any queries do leave a comment or you can DM us in Instagram .
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Hi hello. I am from India I just visited Bhutan. And there is no holidays for immigration office. It’s open 24/7 only on the auspicious/National holidays are there.
Thanks for letting us know. We will pin your comment for others.
Hope you had a good time in Bhutan 😀
Thanks to the two of you. This video was very useful
Glad to know this is helping😀
Lovely! Cheers for more awesome and incredible globetrotting adventures!🥂❤️✨
Thank you so much for such kind words ❤️
Very good information. My next bucket list.👍
Thank you so much. Bhutan should always be in the bucket list 😊
Highly Impressed wid your information.. Thanks a lott for such a detail video... I have already booked my flight ticket going next week to 🇧🇹🎥❤
Glad to know that you find this helpful. O wow!! You'll gonna have so much fun there. Could feel your excitement😂
Happy travelling😀
I am from Bhutan but I study in India. Yup, you all are quite loud. I once thought that people were querrelling but simply they were talking. Thanks for visiting our country. I always tell to my friends that it is expensive country to visit but you won't regret. Thanks.
Yes, this is something I am not really proud of but yes this is reality and I accept that. Majority of the people who travel from India to Bhutan are from adjoining border areas like Assam, West Bengal and Bihar. And they are reaaalllyy loud.
And it is correct to say that a good experience comes with an equally good price. 😂
Thank you for stopping by and dropping a comment 😀
Thanks for this informative video. Keep growing 😊
Thank you😀
An actually helpful video on the internet. Good job guys
Thank you so much😀
A complete reviews thanks to both of you
Thank you so much
Happy Travelling 😀
Very informative. Got everything in one video
Glad this helped
Happy travelling 😀
Very informative video in short.... ❤
Thank you😀
Good information
Thank you so much 😀
Bhutan has my soul ❤
Indeed💕
So one needs a guide only if going to places other than Thimphu & Paro? If going only to these 2 places, one doesn't need to hire a guide?
When they both say little bit.. Heart main dhak dhak hua😂
Haha😂
Super sir
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Hi! Thank you for this video. Also, did you book this trip by yourself or with a travel company/tour packages?
Thanks. We booked it through Ease India travels
Hii ..vry informative blog......can I know is there any dress code to visit monestries in bhutan
No dress code for tourists. 😊
Very well explained. You went via any travel ajency ?
Thank you so much.
We planned everything ourselves however we rented bikes from easeindiatravel .You may check with them they provide complete package deals as well.
Happy Travelling ❤️
Very good information, v r planning to go,but my question is,for how much days v can plan for
Thank you so much.
The number of days completely depends on how many places you want to cover. If you want to go with generic itinerary and cover Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, then number of days required would be 4-5. Hope this helps
Happy travelling😀
Hello thanks for the information
Can you tell us where to find guide as we have not booked so after immigration can we book there ?
Yes you will find them around immigration offices. But make sure you hire them otherwise you will not find them elsewhere
Happy travelling 😀
What is the best way to book budget friendly hotels? (Any way except these websites like booking, kayak and those)
Best is to get your package with any of the travel agencies from Bhutan or partners operating in India. Then you will get an all inclusive like guide, transport and your own additions at a reasonable cost.
Happy travelling😀
Is self-drive cars allowed in Bhutan? if allowed how do we opt for guide? guide will also come with us?
Own vehicles from India are allowed but that will involve an additional cost of 4700/- per day. You can only rent a Bike in Bhutan for local sight seeing or longer rides but car rentals are not there in Bhutan.
The Guide will come with you in your car throughout the trip or otherwise you will have to pay for the guide's transportation as well and you can get a guide from Phuentsholing.
Happy Travelling😊
Can we book the cab and tour guide once we reach the immigration office? Will be traveling from Mumbai.
Yes, that is a feasible option once you reach there.
Happy Travelling😊
can we take private car of my bhutanese friend living in Phuentsholing for teavel to Paro-thimphu.
I don't think it would work like that in Bhutan. You will have to show all documents along with vehicle details and everything at the entry of every city you wish to visit. And in case any COP stops you with such an arrangement then both you and the vehicle owner will be fined heavily. Hope this helps.
Happy Travelling😊
Nice information
Thank you😀
how is the weather in bhutan during the month of may ?? will it be hot?
It should be pleasant. Since May is summer month, you will get 1 or 2 hours of bright sun.
Happy Travelling 🤩
Is the immigration office at phuentsholing open on Sunday?
Hey, they have already provided this in the video :)
Though the information is there in the video. Its closed on weekends and govt. Holidays.
Happy Travelling😀
If i travel with my own bike.. bike charge vi 4700 hai kya per day?..nd is it total sdf + vehicle charge= 4700? Or only bike charge is 4700..thanks
Yes it would be SDF + 4700/- per day.
Happy travelling😀
Bangladeshi k liye immigration mey kya on arrival visa dete hey for one day trip by road,or kitna money expense hote hey ,pls inform me
No visa required for Bangladesh nationals
Hi. This was a helpful video. Just one question: Do they accept online modes of payment like Gpay, BHIM, PhonePe, YONO, etc. in Bhutan? It would be inconvenient to carry large amounts of money in cash. Kindly respond please
Not really, Though Bhutan is the first country to adopt Indian UPI but I don't think it is fully functional as it's in India. Even your Visa or MasterCard credit/debit cards will also not work there.. Rupay cards work in some of the places. Best is if you are taking a package or hiring a guide them make online transfer to them in advance and ask them money on the way. Even we did all the shopping in cash.
Hope this helps
Happy travelling😀
@@dishitandgunjan okay thanks for the suggestion. 🙏🏻
Brad pitt movie, don't remember d name....need to cover that....agar samay h to bta de aap
Even I don't remember😂
Can we use local taxis or bus transportation in thimpu and paro when trip is without a guide for indian tourist
Yes you can.. but with that you will not be able to go to few Monasteries and tourist destinations.
Happy travelling😀
@@dishitandgunjan thanks for your reply. We can get an entry permit without a guide right , cause everywhere has confusing answers. Basically entry permit to Thimphu and paro only without a guide for an
Indian
Is January a good time to visit Thimphu and Paro?
January would certainly be snowy and cold😂
Is it worth the money spent?? If we consider a cost for 2 people for 6-7 days, it will easily exceed 2 lacs.
Well that would be very subjective to answer. If you are comparing it with overhyped locations and more glittery places than those places definitely one step ahead. However, if you want to see their culture and their reason for happiness then this is the place for you my dear. It's worth the experience.
Rest it's only you who can decide if it's worth or not
Happy travelling😊
Do we need to pay SDF for stay in phuetsholing
For Phuentsholing you don't need a permit so no SDF. It will be implemented when you plan to go beyond.
Happy Travelling😊
Is it safe to visit Chele Pass with kids?( 5 to 6 year old)
Yes, should not be a problem😀
Do I need a guide if I'm only going to Thimphu & Paro?
No but to enter few Monasteries or if you go for Tigers Nest trek you need a guide along.
Happy Travelling 😊
@@dishitandgunjan So if I want to visit Thimphu city I can go there from border without guide, right?
How do you guys rent motorcycle? please share. also how guide will travel with us if we rent a motorcycle?
We hired the guide and rented a bike through Ease India travels. The guide will travel in his car with all your luggage. Definitely an additional cost.
@@dishitandgunjan thank you..
i am thinking of visiting Bhutan in Feb, is this a good time to visit the place?
Well, I will say It's the ideal time if cold weather does not bother you as it will be cold and snowy during Feb.
Hope this helps.
Happy travelling😀
As you mentioned that tour guide is required beyond Thimpu and Paro. It will be really great if you will guide me how to get a tour operator for visit to Bhutan.
You can contact EaseIndiaTravel for tour operator in Bhutan. Ritu-( 9371234074) will help you. She's the best person to curate your Bhutan trip.
Happy Travelling 😊
Hey, can you pls share details for hot bath place in paro? As I am going next week 😊
There is no specific place for this. Most of the hotels and Homestays have this. You can talk to the place you are staying in Paro and they will arrange it for you. Hope this helps.
Happy Travelling😀
Is according toh bhutan is very costly for 1 week trip
Yes, because Bhutan believes in quality on quantity 😉
Is it good to visit bhutan in 2 nd week of May?
Yes, it would be great
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Is July a good month to visit?
Though, every month or season has its own charm. July is considered to be a monsoon month in Bhutan. In this you can see greenery at a different level . You can plan in July if you are ok with rain.
Happy Travelling😀
India to going Bhuttan Phuentsholing only one day tour.. Need tour guid❓️
No guide needed for Phuentsholing
Happy Travelling😊
Hi ,Do I need a passport to visit bhutan?
If you are an Indian citizen then any govt. Id proof will work for the permit.
Happy travelling😀
If taking bike rental,how will the guide accompany? Is 1200rs cover food,travel,stay expense of guide? Or guide travels along our bike?
Ok tax 1200+guide1500 approx,but does guide have own vehicle for traveling,if we book bike?
On a high level, you have to bear guide's travel cost. However, they can get this for themselves at negotiable rates. Moreover, many guides move with their own vehicle where you have to pay for fuel and minimal vehicle cost to them.
Hope this helps.
Happy Travelling😊
@@dishitandgunjan thanks for prompt response
What documents will be needed for underage..
I think any govt ID would work
hope no covid restrictions now??
Nothing specific as such. But you can check the guidelines online. Happy Travelling😀
Can we use jeans? Or should we go for loose pants in the lhakhangs & dzongs?
Yes, you can considering the dignity of the place. We were on bike so we're in trousers or jeans all the time.
Happy travelling😀
What is the food cost per day
On an average 1000/- pp per day. But this depends on place to place.
There is a misinformation about USD$15 or RS1200 SDF is only for Indian travellers, those who travel from Maldives and Bangladesh need to pay USD $200.
Thanks for letting us know😊
How is it in june
June should be pleasant.
Happy travelling😊
पासपोर्ट ना हो तो कौनसी id से भूटान जाया जा सकता है?
Voter ID or Aadhar card should work😊
Voter ID works
Is voter id card compulsory?
Either Passport with 6 months validity or a voter ID. If you have the passport then no need of voter id
Happy travelling 😀
Is 5700 per day per person or for a couple?
5700 is for vehicle. SDF cost is 1200 per person per day
@@dishitandgunjan you wrote in your video that 1200 sdf + 1500 guide + 3000 hotel = 5700.
Is this cost per person? So 3000 for hotel and 1500 for a guide is per person or for a couple?
Any contact for guide
You can reach out to ease India travel.
1200 per day, wow
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Very expensive country
Yes it gets expensive with all the overhead charges😂
I don't plan
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Great video! Btw, what is your instagram handle? I cannot find it.
Thank you so much. You can search us at handle: @dishitandgunjan