Bhutan Trip Cost from India (2026): Permits, Guides and the Daily Fee

International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included.

What that actually buys you

• Hand-picked stays, with daily breakfast
• All internal transport, transfers and internal flights
• Private local guides and the entrance fees for listed sights
• A planner on WhatsApp for the whole trip

The price excludes international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, meals not mentioned, and optional activities.

Budget, comfort or premium

• Budget — from ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 for 7 nights. 3-star stays, shared transfers, a couple of paid experiences.
• Comfort — from ₹72,000 – ₹86,000 for 7 nights. 4-star boutique stays, private transfers and guides, most sights included.
• Premium — from ₹1,08,000 – ₹1,29,000 for 7 nights. 5-star and signature stays, private guiding throughout, flights and upgrades.

How the cost changes with trip length

• 5 nights — around ₹51,000 – ₹61,000 per person at the comfort level
• 7 nights — around ₹72,000 – ₹86,000 per person at the comfort level
• 10 nights — around ₹1,03,000 – ₹1,23,000 per person at the comfort level
• 14 nights — around ₹1,44,000 – ₹1,72,000 per person at the comfort level

Best time to visit Bhutan

The best window is March–May and September–November. Travelling either side of the peak weeks usually means the same weather, lower hotel rates and far fewer people at the main sights — which is the cheapest upgrade there is.

How many days do you need?

7 nights is the sweet spot for a first trip: long enough to settle in, short enough to stay affordable. Five nights works for a short break if you stay in one area. Ten to fourteen nights lets you slow down and add a second region — and because the per-night cost barely changes, the long trip is better value per day.

What actually moves the price

Indian nationals pay a reduced SDF and can cross by land at Phuentsholing, which makes a Bhutan trip far cheaper for Indian passport holders than for anyone else. Paro and Thimphu are the easy half; Punakha and the Gangtey valley are where the country gets quiet. The Tiger's Nest climb takes half a day and is worth every step.

Ways to keep the cost down

• Cross by land if you are flexible — it removes the flight cost entirely and the drive from the border is beautiful.
• Travel in March–May or September–November; winter is cold and summer is wet.
• Hotels are simple by international standards; spend the money on the guide and the drives instead.
• Book flights into Paro early — Drukair and Bhutan Airlines have limited capacity and the fares only rise.

Planning a Bhutan trip with yatrai

Tell us your dates, your budget and who is travelling, and a planner who knows Bhutan will design the itinerary around you. Planning is free, revisions are unlimited, and nothing is booked until you say so.

Start with the [Bhutan trip cost and itinerary guide](/destinations/bhutan), or send us a brief and we will come back within two working days.