Permits and Entry Requirements
Indian nationals don't need a visa for Bhutan, but an entry permit is required, which is typically arranged through a registered tour operator along with your travel plans. Carrying a valid passport or voter ID and passport-size photographs is usually enough for the permit process. Since permits are tied to your registered itinerary, it helps to finalise your travel plan before applying.
Currency and Practical Travel Tips
The Bhutanese Ngultrum is pegged to the Indian Rupee, and Indian currency is widely accepted in Bhutan, though it's still useful to carry some local currency for smaller purchases. Bhutan's tourism policy includes a Sustainable Development Fee for most visitors, which is factored into your trip cost. Given the mountainous terrain, plan for a slower pace between destinations and carry warm layers even outside winter.
- Indian nationals need an entry permit, not a visa
- Permits are usually arranged along with your registered tour operator
- Indian Rupees are widely accepted alongside the Bhutanese Ngultrum
- Factor in the Sustainable Development Fee when budgeting
- Pack warm layers given the mountainous terrain and altitude