Trip Planner – Gaiya Bhutan

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The Kingdom of Bhutan remained largely cut off from the rest of the world up until the early 1960’s.

You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa. 

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

Most of these festivals are dedicated to Guru Rimpoche – the saint who introduced Bhutan to Buddhism.

Bhutan is an year-round destination. So, it is entirely up to you to decide your travel period.

All payments shall be made in US dollars via bank wire transfer to the Tourism Council of Bhutan’s bank account .

For the latest information on updated schedules, please call 1300 (toll-free within Bhutan)

All tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian passport holders) who wish to travel to Bhutan require a visa.

The practical advice is not a comprehensive list but should provide some useful information..