Planning a trip to Bhutan
Practical answers from our team in Thimphu. These guides cover the questions every traveller asks before booking, and they are kept up to date as government rules change.
Bhutan visa & Sustainable Development Fee
Who needs a visa, what the SDF costs, the rates for children and Indian nationals, and how we handle both for you.
Best time to visit Bhutan
A month-by-month guide to weather, mountain views, festivals, crowds and trekking conditions.
Bhutan festival calendar
The main tshechus and festivals, when they usually fall, and how to plan a trip around one.
Getting to Bhutan
Flights into Paro on Drukair and Bhutan Airlines, overland border crossings from India, and what happens on arrival.
Etiquette, dress code & packing
What to wear in dzongs and temples, photography rules, money, power plugs, altitude and a packing list.
Destinations
Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Haa and Eastern Bhutan, valley by valley.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers on guides, safety, food, internet, costs, children, solo travel and more.
Tell us when you would like to travel
Send us your dates and interests. We will reply personally with a day-by-day itinerary and one all-inclusive price. You can also write to us at info@mysticalshangrila.com.
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