Daily Tariff & Expenses

The government has introduced levying of a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$200 per day per tourist which is basically visa fee that needs to be paid directly to the government.

For other daily expenses, the tourists shall pay directly or through the tour operator for accommodation, food, transport, guide, local insurance, service charges, entry fees to monuments and parks. List of hotels and lodges approved for international tourist accommodation is updated from time to time and as per the directives issued by the Department of Tourism.

Upcoming Events

Punakha Tsechu and Durpchen

Punakha is located in the western part of Bhutan is the winter home of the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan. Punakha has been of critical importance since the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 17th century.

Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is known as the unifier of Bhutan as a nation state and he was the one who gave Bhutan and its people the distinct cultural identity that identified Bhutan from the rest of the world.

Thimphu Tsechu

One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days beginning on 10th day of the 8th month of lunar calendar. This Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people many of which travel from neighboring Dzongkhags (districts) to attend the festivities. The actual Tshechu is preceded by days and nights of prayer and rituals to invoke the gods.