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Indian Tourist Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Bhutan

Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)

Indian citizens traveling to Bhutan are required to pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of ₹1,200 per person per night.

💰 SDF Rates for Indian Tourists

Adults (13 years and above): ₹1,200 per person per night
Children (6 to 12 years): ₹600 per person per night
Children (5 years and below): Exempt from SDF

Note: These rates are applicable for stays beyond 24 hours.

🚪 24-Hour Border Town Exemption

Indian tourists visiting Bhutanese border towns such as Phuentsholing, Samtse, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar for less than 24 hours are exempt from paying the SDF.

Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens

✅ Documents Required

Indian Tourist do not require visa to visit Bhutan. However, they are required to obtain a Permit.

To obtain the Entry Permit, Indian nationals must present one of the following valid travel documents:

Indian Passport: Must have a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry.
Voter Identity Card: Issued by the Election Commission of India.

For minors (below 18 years of age) without a passport, the following documents are required:

Original Birth Certificate: Should be in English.
Recent Passport-Sized Photograph: Two color photographs (35mm × 45mm) with a white background.

These documents are necessary to obtain the Entry Permit upon arrival at the port of entry.

Recommended Tours for Indian Tourist

Dragon Kingdom Tour (6n/7d)

This seven-day tour program offers a glimpse of Bhutan’s rich cultural and traditional heritage and spectacular mountainous landscape.

Druk Yul Jouney (7n/8d)

This eight-day tour program offers a glimpse of Bhutan’s rich cultural and traditional heritage and spectacular mountainous landscape.

Happiness Bhutan Tour (8n/9d)

This nine-day tour program offers a glimpse of Bhutan’s rich cultural and traditional heritage and spectacular mountainous landscape.